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Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905
Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905

Original Vintage Beatrix Potter Print. Peter Rabbit And Friends C.1905

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Lovely image by Beatrix Potter Rescued from an early edition of " The Tale of Two Bad Mice " Possibly a 1st edition from 1904 The measurement given is the paper size not the actua...

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Early 1900s British Folk Art Antique Prints

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Antique Botany Print of The Barringtonia Plant by Cook, 1803
Antique Botany Print of The Barringtonia Plant by Cook, 1803

Antique Botany Print of The Barringtonia Plant by Cook, 1803

Located in Langweer, NL

The antique botany print, titled 'Bladeren en Bloemen van de Barringtonia,' portrays the leaves and flowers of the Barringtonia plant. This plant, renowned for its unique feature of ...

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19th Century Antique Prints

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Aly Faustina Cum Gladiatore, Van Dalen, Etching on Paper, 1660
Aly Faustina Cum Gladiatore, Van Dalen, Etching on Paper, 1660

Aly Faustina Cum Gladiatore, Van Dalen, Etching on Paper, 1660

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print, titled: 'Aly Faustina cum Gladiatore (…).' - Statue of Faustina and a gladiator in Rome. From the 1660 Dutch edition of 'Icones et Segmenta Nobil. Signorum et Statuarum quae Romae extant' by Francois Perrier...

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17th Century Antique Prints

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Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830
Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830

Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of 9 Antique Botanical Engravings of Grasses & Wildflowers, c.1830 This elegant set of nine antique botanical engravings dates from around 1830 and presents a beautifully detail...

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1830s British Antique Prints

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“ Dolder Blue “ by Ludwig Sander, MCM serigraph
“ Dolder Blue “ by Ludwig Sander, MCM serigraph

“ Dolder Blue “ by Ludwig Sander, MCM serigraph

Located in Huntington, NY

Ludwig Sander “ Dolder Blue “ MCM serigraph No. 14/100 '68 Ludwig Sander (1906-1975, American) Ludwig Sander was exposed to art at any early age, through visits to the Metropolitan M...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Eustache Belin Portrait Engraving, Haitian Revolution Figure, c.1830
Eustache Belin Portrait Engraving, Haitian Revolution Figure, c.1830

Eustache Belin Portrait Engraving, Haitian Revolution Figure, c.1830

Located in Langweer, NL

Eustache Belin Portrait Engraving, Haitian Revolution Figure, c.1830 A rare and historically evocative early 19th-century engraved portrait of Eustache Belin (1773–1840), a figure a...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Lizard Canaries, Golden-Spangled and Others
Antique Bird Print of the Lizard Canaries, Golden-Spangled and Others

Antique Bird Print of the Lizard Canaries, Golden-Spangled and Others

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique bird print titled 'Lizard Canaries 1. Golden Spangled, 2. Silver Spangled Hen 3. Silver Spandgled' Old bird print depicting the Golden-spangled, 2. Silver Spangled Hen 3. Sil...

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Late 19th Century 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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Natural Bridge of Virginia, Hand-Colored Landscape Engraving, c.1840
Natural Bridge of Virginia, Hand-Colored Landscape Engraving, c.1840

Natural Bridge of Virginia, Hand-Colored Landscape Engraving, c.1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Natural Bridge of Virginia, Hand-Colored Landscape Engraving, Original 19th Century Description: An original nineteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicting the famous Na...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Prints

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Set Of 4 Vintage Bookplate Lithographs With Cattle
Set Of 4 Vintage Bookplate Lithographs With Cattle

Set Of 4 Vintage Bookplate Lithographs With Cattle

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of four vintage bookplate prints depicting Short-Horn Ox and Short-Horn Bulls set against the English countryside. Presented in customized older wooden frames, sage mat and glaz...

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20th Century Country Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Ducks, C.1880.
Pair of Original Antique Prints of Ducks, C.1880.

Pair of Original Antique Prints of Ducks, C.1880.

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful bird prints Chromo-lithographs Published by Cassell, C.1880 The measurement shown relates to one of the prints Unframed. Free shipping

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1870s English Antique Prints

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Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of fish. Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color. Published ...

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1840s English Folk Art Antique Prints

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Coca-Cola Lithograph / Silk Screen in Hebrew by Herbert Weininger, 1975
Coca-Cola Lithograph / Silk Screen in Hebrew by Herbert Weininger, 1975

Coca-Cola Lithograph / Silk Screen in Hebrew by Herbert Weininger, 1975

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Coca-Cola Lithograph / Silk Screen in Hebrew by Herbert Weininger, 1975 "This poster is in fair condition with foldings and holes, etc. at the corners and water spots throughtout. ...

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1970s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Original Antique Illuminated Print of The Virgin Mary. C.1880
Original Antique Illuminated Print of The Virgin Mary. C.1880

Original Antique Illuminated Print of The Virgin Mary. C.1880

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful print of The Virgin Mary 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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Antique Print of Pigmy Elephants and Lion Cubs, 1854
Antique Print of Pigmy Elephants and Lion Cubs, 1854

Antique Print of Pigmy Elephants and Lion Cubs, 1854

Located in Langweer, NL

Two images on one sheet. Top image 'Pigmy Elepants, at the Surrey Zoological Gardens'. Bottom image 'Lion Cubs, in the Gardens of the Zoological Society, Reg...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776
St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776

St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776

Located in Langweer, NL

St. Catherine’s Monastery at Mount Sinai – Plan and Elevation Engravings c.1776 This striking pair of antique engravings offers a rare architectural study of the renowned monastery ...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Prints

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Antique Catholic Print of Jesus Blessing Children – Germany, c. 1890
Antique Catholic Print of Jesus Blessing Children – Germany, c. 1890

Antique Catholic Print of Jesus Blessing Children – Germany, c. 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

Jesus Blessing the Children – Antique German Catholic Chromolithograph, c. 1890 This beautiful late 19th-century German chromolithograph depicts one of the most tender and beloved scenes in Christian iconography: Jesus blessing the children. Christ stands centrally in a serene pastoral landscape, gently extending his hands in a gesture of protection and compassion, while two children approach Him with trust and reverence. The soft light of the halo frames His head, reinforcing the sacred presence, while the surrounding greenery and distant buildings create a peaceful biblical setting. This image reflects the powerful theme from the Gospel of Matthew, “Let the little children come to me,” and was widely used in Catholic devotional culture for home altars, schools, and parish settings during the late Victorian period. The gentle facial expressions, flowing robes, and rich harmonious colors are all characteristic of high-quality German chromolithography from the late 19th century. Chromolithography allowed for exceptional depth of color and painterly effects, closely imitating oil painting. This example shows especially fine tonal transitions in the robes, sky, and landscape, as well as excellent detail in the figures and foliage. The overall visual impression is warm, calm, and deeply devotional, making this print particularly appealing to Catholic art collectors and religious interiors. Pieces of this type were often displayed in framed settings above prayer corners, in churches, or in Catholic family homes and have become increasingly collectible as surviving examples in good condition grow scarcer. Its subject matter gives it lasting spiritual and decorative appeal and makes it a timeless devotional artwork. CONDITION REPORT Good antique condition overall. Light even age toning to the paper, consistent with late 19th-century chromolithographs. Minor softening at the edges and faint handling traces visible upon close inspection. No major stains, no tears, and no restoration observed. The colors remain vibrant and well preserved. FRAMING TIPS This print would be beautifully enhanced with a classic gold-leaf or champagne-gilt wooden frame combined with a wide ivory or warm cream mat. For a more contemporary sacred interior, a soft walnut or dark oak frame with museum glass would provide excellent contrast and visual depth while keeping the devotional character intact. TECHNIQUE Chromolithography MAKER German devotional publisher, Germany, circa 1890 KEYWORD BLOCK Jesus blessing children, Jesus the Friend of Children, antique catholic print...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Prints

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Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855
Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855

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 French Antique Prints

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Set of 12 Original Antique Large Scale Botanical Prints. Dated 1791
Set of 12 Original Antique Large Scale Botanical Prints. Dated 1791

Set of 12 Original Antique Large Scale Botanical Prints. Dated 1791

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 12 botanical prints. A beautiful colour of off-white/cream to the paper. Dated 1791 Originally from " Flora Londinensis " published by William Curtis Copper-pla...

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1790s English Georgian Antique Prints

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Aurora Borealis in Four Scientific Views, Antique Chromolithograph Meyers c.1900
Aurora Borealis in Four Scientific Views, Antique Chromolithograph Meyers c.1900

Aurora Borealis in Four Scientific Views, Antique Chromolithograph Meyers c.1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Chromolithograph Aurora Borealis Polar Lights, Meyers 1900 A beautifully composed and scientifically intriguing antique chromolithograph depicting the phenomenon of the Auro...

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Early 20th Century German Prints

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Charles Fazzino In a Yankee State of Mind 2005 Signed Three-Dimensional Litho
Charles Fazzino In a Yankee State of Mind 2005 Signed Three-Dimensional Litho

Charles Fazzino In a Yankee State of Mind 2005 Signed Three-Dimensional Litho

By Charles Fazzino

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A detailed three-dimensional lithograph titled "In a Yankee State of Mind" by celebrated pop artist Charles Fazzino, known for his exuberant cityscapes and sculptural layering techni...

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Early 2000s American American Classical Prints

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1968 Fine Art Prints by Alfonso Vila Shum Framed Sketches Set of 4 Unsigned
1968 Fine Art Prints by Alfonso Vila Shum Framed Sketches Set of 4 Unsigned

1968 Fine Art Prints by Alfonso Vila Shum Framed Sketches Set of 4 Unsigned

By Alfonso Vila Shum

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Mid-Century Modern fine art prints Alfonso Vila Shum framed sketches set of 4 printed from his original sketches but have no pencil signature as they were printed...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Takashi Murakami Signed Limited Edition Superflat Japanese Print DOB Myxomycete
Takashi Murakami Signed Limited Edition Superflat Japanese Print DOB Myxomycete

Takashi Murakami Signed Limited Edition Superflat Japanese Print DOB Myxomycete

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic and quite engaging Primordial Life offset lithograph print by renowned contemporary Japanese artist Takashi Murakami the founder of the Superflat aesthetic art movement w...

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Prints

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The Encounter, 1944 Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher
The Encounter, 1944 Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher

The Encounter, 1944 Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher

By M.C. Escher

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The Encounter, 1944 Maurits Cornelis Escher (Dutch, 1898-1972) Print size: 13.5 by 18.5 inches (34.2 by 47 cm) Frame size: 23.25 x 27.5 inches (59 by 70 cm) From the catalogue raison...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Prints

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Attire of a Medieval Scholar: The Learned Physician of the Middle Ages, 1847
Attire of a Medieval Scholar: The Learned Physician of the Middle Ages, 1847

Attire of a Medieval Scholar: The Learned Physician of the Middle Ages, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Attire of a Medieval Scholar: The Learned Physician of the Middle Ages" This hand-colored lithograph, titled "Médecin" in the original French, is a detailed portrayal of a m...

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1840s Antique Prints

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Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1850
Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1850

Set of 16 Original Antique Botanical Prints, circa 1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 16 botanical prints Lithographs after the original botanical drawings by Hooker. Original color Published, circa 1850 Unframed. The measurement given is for one...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Prints

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Antique Botanical Prints Set of Daisies, Vintage Floral Art, 1897
Antique Botanical Prints Set of Daisies, Vintage Floral Art, 1897

Antique Botanical Prints Set of Daisies, Vintage Floral Art, 1897

Located in Langweer, NL

Trio of Antique Botanical Daisy Prints: Swan River Daisy, Double Daisies & Michaelmas Daisies This charming set of antique botanical prints features "Swan River Daisy" (Brachy...

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1890s Antique Prints

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1980 Marc Chagall Signed Lithographe III Lithograph Book Cover Poster 31"
1980 Marc Chagall Signed Lithographe III Lithograph Book Cover Poster 31"

1980 Marc Chagall Signed Lithographe III Lithograph Book Cover Poster 31"

By Marc Chagall

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare 1980 pencil signed poster print titled "Lithograph III" by Marc Chagall. Cover design for the third in a six volume series of books devoted to Chagall's lithographs. composite f...

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1980s Modern Vintage Prints

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Original Vintage Common Loon Bird Lithograph, Colymbus Immer, 1929
Original Vintage Common Loon Bird Lithograph, Colymbus Immer, 1929

Original Vintage Common Loon Bird Lithograph, Colymbus Immer, 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Common Loon Bird Lithograph, Colymbus Immer Scandinavian Natural History 1929 Description: This elegant Scandinavian ornithological lithograph depic...

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1920s Swedish Vintage Prints

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1980s Cosmic Wind Abstract Lithograph Leonardo Nierman
1980s Cosmic Wind Abstract Lithograph Leonardo Nierman

1980s Cosmic Wind Abstract Lithograph Leonardo Nierman

By Leonardo Nierman

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration an Original Abstract Lithograph by Leonardo Nierman Cosmic Wind Made in Mexico 1980s Signed in pencil lower right. COA on reverse. Original gold leaf frame 27 ...

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1980s Mexican Modern Vintage Prints

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Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869
Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph showcases the splendor and symbolism of ancient Egyptian decora...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prints

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LAUWERS 17th Etching Engraving Jupiter & Mercury & Zeus Hermes JORDAENS - Framed
LAUWERS 17th Etching Engraving Jupiter & Mercury & Zeus Hermes JORDAENS - Framed

LAUWERS 17th Etching Engraving Jupiter & Mercury & Zeus Hermes JORDAENS - Framed

By Jacob Jordaens

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Large and beautiful etching, engraving by Nicolaes Lauwers after Jacob Jordaens. Flanders, 17th century. Representing Zeus and Hermes (Jupiter and Mercury) in the house of Philemon a...

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17th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Prints

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Vintage "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" Lithograph Map
Vintage "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" Lithograph Map

Vintage "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" Lithograph Map

Located in San Diego, CA

A very stylish "View of the Center of Paris Taken from the Air" lithograph map published by the Paris Ministry of Tourism, circa early 1950s. The piece measures 27" x 43" and shows...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Antique Bird Print of an Ural Owl
Antique Bird Print of an Ural Owl

Antique Bird Print of an Ural Owl

$159Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Bird Print of an Ural Owl

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique bird print titled 'Ural Owl'. Original old bird print of an ural owl. This print originates from 'A history of the birds of Europe...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942

By Karl Blossfeldt

Located in Barcelona, ES

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...

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1940s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Original Antique Print of Dogs, 1847, 'Unframed'
Original Antique Print of Dogs, 1847, 'Unframed'

Original Antique Print of Dogs, 1847, 'Unframed'

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Great image of dogs Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Publi...

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1840s English Folk Art Antique Prints

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Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A1
Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A1

Pisces Baby Zodiac Sign Poster by Leticia Gagetti - Size A1

By OWO Ceramics

Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Zodiac sign poster by Leticia Gagetti, printed on 260g high-quality paper with a matte finish that ensures vivid and saturated colors. Crafted through giclée printing on museum-qual...

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2010s Argentine Modern Prints

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Antique Print of a Chief Warrior of the Cherokee by Prichard, 1843
Antique Print of a Chief Warrior of the Cherokee by Prichard, 1843

Antique Print of a Chief Warrior of the Cherokee by Prichard, 1843

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Tuch-Ee'. Lithograph of a Chief Warrior of the Cherokee, North American Indians of Iroquoian lineage who constituted one of the largest politically integrated t...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Hand-Colored Engraving of Yellow Wood Sorrel, Oxalis stricta, by Guimpel, 1819
Hand-Colored Engraving of Yellow Wood Sorrel, Oxalis stricta, by Guimpel, 1819

Hand-Colored Engraving of Yellow Wood Sorrel, Oxalis stricta, by Guimpel, 1819

Located in Langweer, NL

The image depicts an original old hand-colored copperplate engraving of the plant "Oxalis stricta", commonly known as yellow wood sorrel or common yellow oxalis. This botanical illus...

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1810s Antique Prints

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" Mostly Mozart " Limited Edition Serigraph by Robert Zakanitch
" Mostly Mozart " Limited Edition Serigraph by Robert Zakanitch

" Mostly Mozart " Limited Edition Serigraph by Robert Zakanitch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage limited-edition serigraph titled " Yellow Flame " by Robert Zakanitch for the Lincoln Center " Mostly Mozart " concert series in 1983. The artist is the founder of the Patter...

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20th Century American 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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Louis XVI Decorative Panel Chromolithograph by Albert Racinet, Paris, c. 1873
Louis XVI Decorative Panel Chromolithograph by Albert Racinet, Paris, c. 1873

Louis XVI Decorative Panel Chromolithograph by Albert Racinet, Paris, c. 1873

Located in Langweer, NL

Louis XVI Decorative Panel Chromolithograph by Albert Racinet, Paris, c. 1873 Description: An exceptional original antique chromolithograph illustrating an elegant Louis XVI decorat...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Prints

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Three Antique Manège Horse Plates, Le Bijoux, Le Parfait & Le Gendarme, c.1727
Three Antique Manège Horse Plates, Le Bijoux, Le Parfait & Le Gendarme, c.1727

Three Antique Manège Horse Plates, Le Bijoux, Le Parfait & Le Gendarme, c.1727

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Set of Three Hand-Colored 18th Century Equestrian Engravings Description: A decorative set of three antique hand-colored equestrian engravings showing riders on horseback in ...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Prints

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Set of 9 Large Scale Original Antique Botanical Prints. Curtis. Dated 1837
Set of 9 Large Scale Original Antique Botanical Prints. Curtis. Dated 1837

Set of 9 Large Scale Original Antique Botanical Prints. Curtis. Dated 1837

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 9 botanical prints Lithographs after drawings by William Fitch Original hand color Published by S.Curtis. Dated 1837 Unframed. Free shipping

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1830s English Georgian Antique Prints

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Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895
Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print, 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Chameleons in Tropical Foliage – Antique Reptile Natural History Print by P.J. Smit, 1895 This attractive antique natural history print depicts several chameleons moving through a network of leafy tropical branches. Beautifully illustrated by P. J. Smit, the composition captures the remarkable anatomy and behavior of these fascinating reptiles, presenting them within their natural environment rather than as isolated scientific specimens. At the center of the image, a large chameleon extends its extraordinarily long tongue toward an unsuspecting insect, illustrating one of nature's most remarkable hunting adaptations. Other chameleons perch among the branches, their curled tails and distinctive body forms carefully rendered with scientific precision. The artist skillfully portrays the reptiles' independently moving eyes, grasping feet, and prehensile tails, all features that have made chameleons among the most recognizable reptiles in the world. Produced during the golden age of natural history publishing, this print reflects the Victorian fascination with exotic wildlife and scientific discovery. Advances in color lithography enabled publishers to create illustrations that were both educational and highly decorative. The soft greens, warm earth tones, and delicate foliage create a harmonious composition that remains visually appealing more than a century later. Unlike many zoological illustrations of the period, this scene conveys movement and behavior. The hunting chameleon creates a dynamic focal point while the surrounding foliage establishes a convincing tropical setting. Such narrative natural history images are particularly sought after by collectors because they combine artistic quality with scientific interest. Today, antique reptile prints...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Prints

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Pl. 41 Antique Print of Celtic, Byzantine "Celtic" Ornament by Racinet
Pl. 41 Antique Print of Celtic, Byzantine "Celtic" Ornament by Racinet

Pl. 41 Antique Print of Celtic, Byzantine "Celtic" Ornament by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Celtic Byzantine - Celtico Byzantin - Keltisch Byzantinisch'. Chromolithograph of "Celtic" ornament from various sources, 6th-11th centuries ornaments. This pri...

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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Pl. 1 Antique Print of Egyptian Motifs from Murals and Reliefs by Racinet
Pl. 1 Antique Print of Egyptian Motifs from Murals and Reliefs by Racinet

Pl. 1 Antique Print of Egyptian Motifs from Murals and Reliefs by Racinet

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Egyptian - Egyptien - Aegyptisch'. Chromolithograph of Egyptian motifs from murals and reliefs and various objects ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Orne...

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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed
Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

Shuhga Images of Spring Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

Shuhga: Images of spring: Essay on Erotic Elements in Japanese Art By Charles Grosbois. Nagel, Geneva; Paris; Hamburg, 1964. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. A fascinating work cl...

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1960s Vintage Prints

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Japanese Phoenix in Flight: Antique Lithograph, 1880s
Japanese Phoenix in Flight: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Japanese Phoenix in Flight: Antique Lithograph, 1880s

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Japanese Phoenix in Flight: Antique Lithograph, 1880s Description: This captivating lithograph from the 1880s presents an elegant depiction of a mythical phoenix in flight, r...

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1880s Antique Prints

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African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806
African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806

African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: African Amazon and Amazon River Warrior, Hand-Colored Costume Engraving, 1806 Description: An original hand-colored engraving published in 1806 depicting two highly imaginati...

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Early 17th Century French Antique Prints

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Pair of 17th Century Chinese Huaniaohua Paintings with Gilded Frames
Pair of 17th Century Chinese Huaniaohua Paintings with Gilded Frames

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Huaniaohua Paintings with Gilded Frames

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

A pair of 17th century Chinese Huaniaohua paintings created in 1665 with the watercolor mixture Gouche. The pair showcases beautiful floral scenes in the centuries old tradition of...

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17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Prints

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Wood, Paint, Paper, Silk

Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut
Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut

Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut

Located in Langweer, NL

Saint Radegonde Exorcising a Demon – Burgkmair Circle, c.1516 Woodcut A powerful and visually striking early 16th-century woodcut depicting Saint Radegonde performing an exorcism, t...

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16th Century German Renaissance Antique Prints

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Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Edition Exhibition Lithograph Zen Monk on Whale
Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Edition Exhibition Lithograph Zen Monk on Whale

Masami Teraoka Signed Limited Edition Exhibition Lithograph Zen Monk on Whale

By Masami Teraoka

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful, brightly colored, large exhibition lithograph print by famed Japanese American artist Masami Teraoka titled "Thanatopsis/Contemplations On Death. (Zen Monk and Ascending...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Glass, Paper

"Femmes et Singes" (Women and Monkeys) Lithograph by Henri Matisse
"Femmes et Singes" (Women and Monkeys) Lithograph by Henri Matisse

"Femmes et Singes" (Women and Monkeys) Lithograph by Henri Matisse

By Henri Matisse

Located in San Diego, CA

Vibrant "Femmes et Singes" (Women and Monkeys), a lithograph by the renowned French artist Henri Matisse, circa 1970s. Excellent fresh impression originally created toward the end of...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Metal

Jean-Michel Basquiat. Numbered color silkscreen print. 1990s.
Jean-Michel Basquiat. Numbered color silkscreen print. 1990s.

Jean-Michel Basquiat. Numbered color silkscreen print. 1990s.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Jean-Michel Basquiat Color silkscreen print in its light oak frame. It is numbered 28/100 and bears the dry stamp of the publisher Rupert Jason Smith (who was Andy Warhol’s printer...

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1990s Prints

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Oak, Paper

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.