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Antique Bird Print of Birds on the Seashore Made After A. Thorburn, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'On the Seashore'. Old print showing birds on the seashore. Made after Archibald Thorburn. Artists and Engravers: Published in ...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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"The Young Adventurers" - Cats and Kittens by Henriette Ronner (1894)
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Young Adventurers" - Cats and Kittens by Henriette Ronner (1894) Description: "The Young Adventurers" (or 'Antiquaries' in the book) is an original print from the "Cats ...
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1890s Antique Prints

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Set of 4 Antique Botany Prints, Red, by Brooks 'c.1870'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique botany prints. These prints originate from various editions of 'The Floral Magazine'. Published by Vincent Brooks, circa 1870.
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Genuine Antique Print of a Knight Armed with A Martel in Old Hand-Coloring, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Knight armed with a Martel'. Old print of a knight wearing a chainmail hauberk, hood, chausses, and carries a buckler and martel de fer (war hammer...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Drottningholm Palace in Sweden: East and West Views by Dahlbergh, 1707
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Drottningholm Palace: East and West Views by Dahlbergh, 1707" Description: This exquisite antique print from c. 1707, crafted by the renowned Swedish military officer and cartographer Erik...
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Early 18th Century Antique Prints

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Foreign Field Sports: Egyptians, Crocodile Catching by Dubourg & Howitt, 1813
Located in Langweer, NL
The image, an original antique aquatint, depicts "Egyptians Crocodile Catching." Historically, crocodile catching has been documented in various regions, primarily in Africa and Asia...
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1810s Antique Prints

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Jongleur of the Medieval Times: A Musician's Craft in the Middle Ages, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, titled "Jongleur," portrays a medieval entertainer, a precursor to modern-day musicians and performers. The term "jongleur" denotes a versatile artist commonly seen in medieval courts and public spaces, engaging audiences with music, poetry, and storytelling. In this print, the jongleur is shown playing a flute-like instrument, focused intently on his performance. His attire is strikingly colored, with a blue tunic that falls above the knee, allowing for ease of movement during his performance. The tunic is cinched at the waist by a darker belt, which helps to secure his garment during his active profession. Over his shoulders, he wears a red cape, which may symbolize his role as an entertainer, often brightly dressed to stand out in a crowd. He wears tight red hose, a common element of medieval clothing...
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1840s Antique Prints

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The Proclamation: Judges of the Medieval Court in an Original Lithograph, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
The image depicts a group of men labeled "Juges Diseurs," which translates to "Judges Speakers" or "Speaking Judges." This term could refer to officials who were responsible for proc...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Antique Print of the Algerian Horse by O. Eerelman, 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
This print was part of the Dutch edition of "Paardenrassen Kunstalbum" , a portfolio with 41 lithographed plates based on paintings by Eerelman, which depict different breeds of draf...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Knife Sharpening, 1835
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'The Knife-Grinder of Teniers'. Old print of knife sharpening. This print originates from 'One Hundred and Fifty Wood Cuts select...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Original Vintage Poster CONTRATTO CAPPIELLO, 1930 Large
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Artist  Leonetto Cappiello Year 1930 Dimensions 100x140cm Condition Excellent    
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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Snowy Owl by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Strix Nyctea'. The snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the typical owl family. Snowy owls are native to Arctic regions in North America and Eur...
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Early 19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Portrait of George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'George Lord Digby Earl of Bristol'. George Digby, 2nd Earl of Bristol, KG (bapt. 5 November 1612 – 20 March 1677) was an English politician who as Lord Digby...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of a Gold Dagger by Hefner-Alteneck '1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of a gold dagger. Chromolithographed plate. This print originates from 'Deutsche Goldschmiede-Werke der Sechzehnten Jahrhunderts' by Dr. J.H....
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Large Antique Fashion Print, 1861
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Le Progrès'. Old fashion print of various men and women illustrating the fashion trends of April, 1861. Artists and Engravers: Published for 'Journal...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Large Antique Fashion Print, 1861
Large Antique Fashion Print, 1861
$268 Sale Price
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Antique Portrait of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine, c.1670
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Carolus der V Hertzog in Lotharingen'. Engraving of Charles V, Duke of Lorraine. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engra...
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17th Century Antique Prints

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Elegance at Play: John Roberts Jr., Billiards Virtuoso, Vanity Fair 1885 by Spy
Located in Langweer, NL
This Vanity Fair caricature, dated April 4, 1885, features John Roberts Jr., famously known as 'The Champion Roberts.' The illustration depicts him engaged in a game of billiards, a ...
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1880s Antique Prints

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Pl. 124 Antique Print of Swedish Jewelry of Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sweden - Suede - Schweden'. Chromolithograph of Swedish Jewelry. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racine...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Three Women by Harold Altman, 1965
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Engraving on paper from Altman's series of works centering on life in Central Park, New York City. The composition shows three women standing in close proximity to one another on a l...
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1960s American Vintage Prints

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Antique Map of Persia and Tartary by Lowry, '1852'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Persia and Tartary'. Original map of Persia and Tartary. This map originates from 'Lowry's Table Atlas constructed and engraved from the most recent Authorities' ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Tropical Paradise: The Diverse Fauna of the Indies by R. De Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving titled "Westindische Visserij" (West Indian Fisheries) is a fascinating artwork by Romeyn de Hooghe, printed by Pieter van der Aa, which vividly depicts the rich biodiv...
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Early 1700s Antique Prints

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Classic Greek and Roman Designs from Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornament Treasury
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Classic Greek and Roman Designs from Dolmetsch's 1887 Ornament Treasury" These images are from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a pattern book by H. Dolmetsch, published in 1887 by J...
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1880s Antique Prints

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Decorative Antique Lithograph of the Georgian, Circassian & Armenian Races, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
Experience a captivating glimpse into the world of 19th-century ethnography with the "Georgian, Circassian and Armenian Races", an antique print from Blackie's Comprehensive Atlas an...
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1880s Antique Prints

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Original Hand Colored Antique Print of an English Horse
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Das edle Englische Pferd'. Original lithograph of an English horse. This print originates from 'Naturgeschichte und Abbildungen der Säugethiere: nach den neuest...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Set Of Four 1830 Spanish Bull Fight Color Prints
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Printed in London, 1830. Including Nos. 4, 8, 9 and 10 from a series. FIne quality color illustrations of different stages of bull fights with toreadors and picadors, one one horseba...
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19th Century English Spanish Colonial Antique Prints

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19th Century Insects Microorganisms Handcolored Antique Engraving, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique hand-colored print by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez, a Belgian naturalist and artist. The print contains depictions of various insects and microorganisms: 1. **Forficule crocipenne:** This refers to a species of earwig. "Forficule" is an old term used for earwigs, and "crocipenne" might indicate a particular species or feature of an earwig. 2. **Mante chlorophée:** This refers to a praying mantis ("Mante religieuse...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Vintage Framed Japonisme Prints of Geishas - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of Eastern elegance to your space with this pair of vintage framed Japonisme prints of Geishas. These beautifully detailed prints capture the grace and poise of tradition...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Prints

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Original Antique Print of Faneuil Hall, Boston. Dated 1838
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great print of Faneuil Hall Steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Virtue 1838 Unframed. The measurement is the paper size. Free shipping  
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1830s English Other Antique Prints

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Italian Renaissance Stained Glass Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
"Italian Renaissance Stained Glass Artwork from Ornamentenschatz, 1887" Description: This vibrant print by H. Dolmetsch is featured in "Ornamentenschatz," a collection published by...
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1880s Antique Prints

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Antique Fashion Print Published by La Mode Illustrée, 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
A very attractive late 19th century French fashion plate which was published by La Mode Illustrée. La Mode Illustrée was published in Paris in the...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Italian Contemporary Print of Ancient Profile with Round Gold Wooden Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two etching printed botanical print with gold leaf background hand-gilded and with a round golden gouache frame burnished wiyh stone. Each print is entirely printed in Italy...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Prints

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Lithograph Café by Bernard Buffet n° 134 of 150
Located in Ulm, DE
Lithograph CAFÉ by Bernard Buffet n° 134 from 150 Professionally framed Dimensions: Width: 96 cm Height: 84 cm.
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Prints

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Original Antique Miniature Map of Persia, Published, ca.1601
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique miniature map titled 'Persia'. Small map of Persia published in the Epitome, or pocket-edition of the "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum". Artists and e...
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Early 1600s Antique Prints

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Abstract Series Wall Print by Leticia Gagetti #04 - Size A3
Located in Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR
Giclée art print 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-qualit...
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2010s Argentine Modern Prints

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Victor Vasarely DiaC (Gold) Signed Op Art Modern Serigraph 83/200 Framed 1968
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern Op Art vintage serigraph on paper titled "DiaC (Gold)" by Hungarian-French artist Victor Vasarely. Hand signed in pencil on the bottom right with an annotation of 83/200 on ...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Prints

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William Roscoe Large Botanical Print of Tropical Plant
Located in Downingtown, PA
William Roscoe Botanical Tropical Plant Print, Alpinia Magnifica, Monandrian Plant of the Order Scitamineae, Published 1828 A spectacularly large and beautifully framed botanical pr...
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1820s English Regency Antique Prints

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Theo Tobiasse Figurative Color Lithograph, Hand Signed and Dated
Located in Miami, FL
Theo Tobiasse Figurative Color Lithograph Year: 2002 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Limited Edition: #93/125 Framed dimensions: 31" Wide x 39 3/4" High x 2" Deep...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Expressionist Prints

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Omar Rayo Blind Embossed Intaglio Print, 1961
Located in San Mateo, CA
Intaglio print by Colombian artist Omar Rayo (1928-2010). This is signed in pencil lower left "C/A No. 2/5 Omar Rayo - 61 Puntas Dobladas". This was likely made in New York as he had...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Large Antique County Map of Nottinghamshire, England
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of Nottinghamshire from the best Authorities'. Original old county map of Nottinghamshire, England. Engraved by John Cary. Originates from 'New British Atla...
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Early 19th Century Antique Prints

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Set of 10 Antique Military Costume Prints
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of ten original antique prints of military costumes. It shows military costumes of Germany and Hungary. Source unknown, to be determined. Published circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Prints

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Set of 10 Antique Military Costume Prints
Set of 10 Antique Military Costume Prints
$335 Sale Price / set
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Set of 4 Large Original Antique Prints of Cats, Circa 1835
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of cats Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithographs after Cpt. Brown, Gilpin and Edwards with original ha...
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1830s English Folk Art Antique Prints

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The Elegance of Venice: A Portrait of a Young Patrician, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print depicts a young Venetian man, as indicated by the caption "Jeune Vénitien," which translates to "Young Venetian" from French. The young man is dressed i...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Antique Print of a Rabbit, Hares, Pika and other Rodents
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Het witte huis-konijn, het rots zeezwijntje, de berghaas. Original old print of a rabbit, hares, pika and other rodents. This print originates from 'Volledige n...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of the City of Rome, Italy by Münster, C.1580
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Abbildung der Statt Rom/wie sie under Keyser Vespasiano und zu Plinii zeiten gewesen'. Woodcut of ancient Rome. This print originates from Munster's Cosmographi...
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16th Century Antique Prints

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International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams at Dollymount, 1875
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: The International Rifle Match Between American and Irish Teams, Dollymount, 1875 Description: This vibrant 1875 illustration, taken from the *Illustrated London News*, depict...
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1870s Antique Prints

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18th Century Large Hand-Tinted Botanical Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th century large hand-tinted botanical lithographs. Beautiful images to hang in powder room, framing doorways, kitchens or anywhere! The measurement below is for the frame only. ...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Prints

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Framed 18th Century Neoclassical Style Portrait Engravings, Set of 4
Located in Elkhart, IN
A lovely set of four 18th century style portrait engravings with allegorical scenes presented in giltwood frames under glass with very fine hand-colored matting. The engravings were ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Prints

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Set of 4 Original Antique Prints of Costumes of the Clans of Scotland
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 4 original prints of 'McIan's Costumes of the Clans of Scotland'. Included are: Mac Lachlan, Mac Innes, Ferguson and Mac Quarie. This is the reprint of the famous 1845 version, published by David...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Elegant Costumes of 18th-Century Peru: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Costumes of Peru, 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder This detailed 19th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates traditional co...
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Early 1800s Antique Prints

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1983 Patrick Nagel Mirage Edition Serigraph Piedmont Graphics, Oakland
Located in San Carlos, CA
Fantastic and very rare Patrick Nagel serigraph printed in 1983 by Mirage Editions for Piedmont Graphics in Oakland California. This print is signed...
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1980s Modern Vintage Prints

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Gentle Repose at Österby: An 1824 Aquatint by Ulrik Thersner
Located in Langweer, NL
Gentle Repose at Österby: An 1824 Aquatint by Ulrik Thersner. This aquatint by Ulrik Thersner, created in 1824, depicts the serene landscape of Österby in Sweden. The image is suffused with a gentle light that bathes the scene in a warm, inviting glow. It features two individuals on horseback in the foreground, suggesting a tranquil pace of life and leisurely exploration. Their presence adds a narrative element to the scene, inviting viewers to contemplate the journey the riders are undertaking. The central focus of the aquatint is the stately building situated by the water, likely a manor house or a significant estate of the time, reflecting the architectural style of the early 19th century. The estate is flanked by expansive, lush greenery and tall trees, with a prominent pine tree in the foreground that anchors the composition. The detailed rendering of the foliage and the atmospheric perspective in the background create a sense of depth and spaciousness. In Skåne, Thersner had drawn several mansions in 1816, and he decided to publish a counterpart to Erik Dahlbergh's Suecia antiqua et hodierna. He called his work Fordna och present Sverige, and in 1817 began its publication. Carl Fredrik Akrell engraved the images, which were executed in aquatint. Eventually, Wilhelm Maximilian Carpelan joined the publication. The Scania part was completed in 1823, Östergötland was started in 1820 and Uppland and Södermanland in 1824-25. Thersner himself wrote the text for the pictures. After Thersner's death, his widow, with the help of friends, continued the publication, which had never received public support. Michael Gustaf Anckarsvärd took over the publication, in lithographic form, until 1843. The work could be continued, partly with the drawings left by Thersner as templates, partly by Anckarsvärd and others contributing new drawings. In general, Anckarsvärd's work is considered superior to Thersner's. In 1843, the work was taken over by Thersner's daughter, Thora Thersner (1818-1867). She continued publishing until her death. Thora Thersner lithographed her drawings herself, which are usually considered conscientious, if somewhat dry and weak. During her time, among other things, the part about Närke (1838-55) was continued and completed. At the time of Thora Thersner's death, the entire work comprised 91 booklets, containing 364 plates with text. The publication had cost each subscriber 682 kroner and 50 öre. More about the maker: Ulrik Thersner was a multifaceted individual, having an impactful military career alongside his work as a draftsman and topographer. Born on April 2, 1779, in Kyrkslätt parish in Finland, Thersner began his military service early, becoming a ship's boy in the Swedish navy at the tender age of seven. His naval service during Gustav III's Russian War...
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1820s Antique Prints

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Antique Print of the Floridians Sacrificing to the Sun by B. Picart, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
Two images on one sheet. Top image: "Sacrifice que les Floridiens sont au Soleil, de leurs Premiers nez." Lower image: "Ofrande que les Floridiens sont d'un Cerf au soleil." This ...
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Early 18th Century Antique Prints

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Templar Knight in Battle Attire, Costume Di Moyen Age, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This original handcolored lithograph depicts a Templar knight in full war attire, mounted on a galloping horse. The knight is armored, carrying a sword raised high, likely in a charg...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Black & White Print of Female Nude, pencil signed and numbered 58/150
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black & White Print of Female Nude pencil signed and numbered 58/150 artist Unknown date Unknown images size: 18 3/4" x 29" "very nicely framed" mahogany frame with gold edge linen...
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Cockatiel '1853'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Le calopsitte Guy (..)'. Original print of the cockatiel. This print originates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' by M. Emm. le Maout. Published 1853. ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Old Nautical Print by Engraving on Copper Plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie
Located in Milan, IT
Print by engraving on copper plate from the Panckoucke Encyclopédie méthodique, end of the 18th century, volume Marine Planches (more than 1,500 figures dealing with all subjects on the marina: planes, construction, carpentry, tree trunks, armaments of maneuvers, ropes, sails, artillery, ship maneuvers and combat tactics). This is the plate n. 149, page. 166 fig. 1209-1212; with frame cm 57.8 x 31.8. The prospect of the side of a ship is depicted. The Print has the "Benard direxit...
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1790s French Antique Prints

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18th Century Set of Four Engravings by J Audran
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of four 18th Century engravings by J Audran. These fabulously detailed copper plate engravings show Alexander The Great in various Battle scenes, one riding an elephant, spear in...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Set of 5 Antique Mycology Prints of Various Fungi
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of five original antique mycology prints. It shows many fungi. These prints originate from 'Cryptogamen-Flora, Enthaltung die Abbildung und Beschreibung Vorzüglichsten Cryptogame...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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The Stature of a Milanese Noble: An Lithographic Artistic Depiction, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Stature of a Milanese Noble: An Artistic Depiction from 'Costume du Moyen Âge'" Description: This finely detailed lithograph is part of the 1847 seminal work "Costume du Moyen Âge," which portrays a Milanese nobleman, attired in the fashion of the Middle Ages. The nobleman stands in a dignified pose, with a slight turn to the side that suggests movement or the commencement of an address. His garment is a robust, terracotta-hued robe, which falls in heavy folds to the ground, indicating the weight and quality of the fabric. The robe features elegant blue cuffs and a blue collar, which provide a contrast to the warm primary color and are adorned with diamond-shaped embellishments, implying a subtle yet unmistakable wealth. Atop his head sits a distinctive chapeau with a jaunty feather, adding a touch of personal flair to his ensemble. This hat, along with his full, neatly groomed beard, contributes to the air of wisdom and experience that the nobleman exudes. His expression is one of contemplation and sagacity, with eyes that appear to be observing or assessing the scene before him. As in other plates from the collection, the background is left intentionally plain, directing the viewer’s focus to the subject and his elaborate attire. This lithograph not only captures the fashion and dignity of a nobleman from Milan but also serves as a cultural and historical record, revealing the meticulous attention to detail in costume design and social hierarchy of the time. The lithograph serves as a visual study of the mores and attire of the period, crafted with reverence for the historical accuracy and an appreciation for the aesthetics of medieval clothing...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Hylonympha Macrocerca (Scissor-Tailed Hummingbird) by John Gould, 1946
Located in Kenilworth, IL
An ornithological lithographic print of the Scissor-Tailed Hummingbird from John Gould 's “A Monogram of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds,” published in five volumes from 1...
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1940s American Vintage 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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