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19th Century Bird Print - One of 24
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mr John Gould's tropical framed Bird prints 1955 taken from his limited edition of 1000. The most celebrated British ornithologist of the nineteenth-century John Gould (1804-1881) ...
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19th Century English 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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Italian Contemporary HandPainted Botanical Blue Print "Iris Latifolia" 10 of 10
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Print from the Collection Botanique Bulbacee representing Iris Latifolia, enriched with blue colors and nuances of watercolor. Another different Bulbacee flowers prints are availabl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Prints

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Antique Print of Gold Necklaces and Pendants by Hefner-Alteneck '1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of gold necklaces and pendants. Chromolithographed plate. This print originates from 'Deutsche Goldschmiede-Werke der Sechzehnt...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Pl. 14 Antique Print of Japanese Printed Wallpapers by Racinet, 'circa 1890'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Japanese - Japonais - Japonesisch'. Chromolithograph of Japanese printed wallpapers ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Rac...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Original 1968 Poster - "Pintura, Dibujo, Grabado" by Picasso
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Celebrate the genius of Pablo Picasso with this original exhibition poster, "Pintura, Dibujo, Grabado", created for the iconic 1968 exhibition at Sala Gaspar in Barcelona. This authe...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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1954 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec "La Party De Campagne", printed by Mourlot
Located in San Carlos, CA
This lithographic poster after Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was designed for an exhibition in 1954 at Galerie R.G. Michel in Paris. This poster, which is based on the original lithograp...
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1950s French Other Vintage Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Long-Eared Owl by Sepp & Nozeman, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Strix Otus'. The long-eared owl (Asio otus), also known as the northern long-eared owl, is a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. Thi...
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Early 19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Jan i of Holland by Langendijk, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ian de I'. Original print of Jan I of Holland. This print originates from 'De Graaven van Holland' by Pieter Langendijk. Published by J. Bosch, 1745. Artists...
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18th Century Antique Prints

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19th-Century Lithograph of Early Stone Axes and Tools from Medieval Studies
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Lithograph of Early Stone Tools from 'Der Rittersaal' Series Description: This unique monochromatic lithograph showcases a collection of early stone tools, met...
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1840s Antique Prints

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Set of Three Botany Prints Geranium, Fuchsia, Bellenplant, Begonia
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique chromolithographs titled 'Pelargonium - Fuchsia - Begonia'. These prints originate from 'Familiar Garden Flowers' by F. Ed...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Decorative Print of Moresque Ornaments, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Moresque - Mauresque - Maurisch'. Chromolithograph of Moresque ornaments and decorative arts. This print originates from 'l'Ornement Polychrome' by Auguste Raci...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print with Views of Qom and Kashan, Persia, Iran
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Kohm - Kasjan'. Old print with two views: one is Qom, the other Kashan. Both are in Iran (then known as Persia). Published by C. de Bruijn, circa 1700. Corne...
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Early 18th Century Antique Prints

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Male Common Merganser Antique Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, circa 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
Male Common Merganser Antique Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, circa 1809 This refined and lifelike antique bird print portrays the male Common Merganser, identified in Latin as 'Mergu...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Black-Crowned Night Heron by Naumann, circa 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Nycticorax nycticorax - Nachtreiher'. Chromolithograph of the Black-crowned night heron. This print originates from J.A. Naumann's 'Naturgeschichte der Vög...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Set of 3 Antique Prints of Birds of Prey by Gordon, 'circa 1900'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 antique prints depicting various birds of prey. These prints originate from the series 'Our Country's' by W. J. Gordon, published circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Prints

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Antique Print of Various Gold Jewelry and Pendants by Hefner-Alteneck, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various gold jewelry and pendants. Chromolithographed plate. This print originates from 'Deutsche Goldschmiede-Werke der Sechzehnten Jahrhunderts' by Dr. J.H. von He...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Rare Engraving of NY Celebrations by the Moors Muslims in Bengal, India, 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Diversche Feesten van de Moren - Als die van het Nieuwe Jaar.' View of several celebrations by the Moors/ Muslims like the New Year celebration., January 1664. Bengal, part of present day Bangladesh and India. This very scarse attractive original old antique print / plate / etching / engraving originates from: 'Wouter Schoutens, Reys-Togten naar en door Oost-Indien ...' (Wouter Schoutens travels into the East Indies), 2nd. edition, published by Andries van Damme, Amsterdam, 1708. Artists and Engravers: Wouter Schouten (1638-1704) joined the Dutch VOC...
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18th Century Antique Prints

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Set of 2 Antique Mycology Prints of Various Fungi by Barla, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two antique mycology prints depicting various fungi / mushrooms. These prints originate from 'Flore mycologique illustrée: les champignons des Alpes-Maritimes' by J.B. Barla.
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Pompeian Elegance: Dolmetsch's 1887 Exploration of Roman Decor
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Pompeian Elegance: Dolmetsch's 1887 Exploration of Roman Decor" These images are from "Der Ornamentenschatz," a pattern book by H. Dolmetsch, published in 1887 by Julius Hof...
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1880s Antique Prints

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Italian Contemporary Print of Neoclassical Profile with Round Black Wooden Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two beautiful rinascimental woman profile print with black background, framed by a delicate taupe passpartout and a round black frame. Each print is entirely printed in Ital...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Prints

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Early 20th Century Japanese Black and White Paper Print of Antique Screen
Located in Brescia, IT
Early 20th century Japanese black and white paper print of drawings of 18th century Japanese screen. This black and white paper print ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Prints

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Large Hand-Colored Antique Print of Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, a Shawnee Chief, circa 1838
Located in Langweer, NL
The Shawnee Sentinel: Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, A Chief of Poise and Peace A hand-colored lithograph of Qua-Ta-Wa-Pea, also known as Leatherlips, a respected leader of the Shawnee tribe. This ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Bird Print of Various Pigeons, 1853
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of various pigeons. This print originates from 'Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux' by M. Emm. le Maout. Published, 1853. Jean-Emmanuel-Marie Le Maout (29 December...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Will Barnet Signed Limited Edition Serigraph Print "Madame Butterfly"
Located in Studio City, CA
A tranquil, gorgeously composed, quite large limited edition print by American artist Will Barnet. The print is pencil signed, titled, dated (1980) and numbered (256/300) by the artist. This is one of Barnet's most sought after images. Clearly, a standout work. The print has been professionally framed. Framed dimensions: 30" H, 45.5" W, 1.75" D Barnet studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School and then at the Art Students League in New York. He is the recipient of the following awards: Artist's Lifetime Achievement Award Medal The College Art Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award The Philadelphia Academy of Fine Art’s Lippincott Prize The American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters’ Childe Hassam Prize. His work can be found in many permanent collections including: Albright-Knox Art Gallery Art Institute of Chicago Corcoran Gallery of Art Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Modern Art Museum of Fine Art, Boston National Gallery of Art Phillips...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Prints

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Victorian Butterfly Treasures: Captivating Hand-Colored Lithographs, 1878
Located in Langweer, NL
Victorian Butterfly Treasures: Captivating Hand-Colored Lithographs by Frederic C. Moore Description: This exquisite set of lithographs by Frederic C. Moore, created in 1878, offer...
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1870s Antique Prints

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Pablo Picasso Lithographic Exhibition Poster, 1968
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Exhibition poster by Pablo Picaso, 1968. Poster of his exhibition on the Gallery "Sala Gaspar" in Barcelona. In good original condition. Pablo Pica...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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

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Marie R. MacPherson "Blond Satyr" Art Deco Numbered Silkscreen 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Allegorical Art Deco silkscreen by Marie Macpherson depicting a partly clothed Blond Satyr playing his flute to a squirrel sitting on an apple tree. ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Prints

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Antique Map of the Southern United States with Inset Map of New Orleans
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Die Staaten von Arkansas Mississippi, Louisiana & Alabama'. Detailed map of the region, which includes the Florida Panhandle. Shows many roads, rivers, forts, etc...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of a Church and Monastery in Abalak in Russia, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Eglise a Cinq Dômes d'Abalack (..)'. Copper engraving of a church with five domes, Znamenski monastery, Abalak. Below, an ancient monks quarters of Abalak. This...
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18th Century Antique Prints

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Colonial Curiosities: Fauna of the West Indies, by R. de Hooghe, circa 1708
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique print is an intricate engraving from the early 18th century, titled "India Occidentalis," also known as the West Indies. Created by Romeyn de Hooghe, a distingu...
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Early 1700s Antique Prints

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Trio of Elegance: Vintage Botanical Prints, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
These botanical prints from "Les Plantes à Feuillage Coloré, Tome Second," published in 1880 by J. Rothschild in Paris, are exquisite examples of 19th-century botanical illustration....
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1880s Antique Prints

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Antique Bird Print of a Young Female Long-Tailed Duck by Von Wright '1929'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Harelda Hyemalis'. Old bird print depicting a young female long-tailed duck. This print originates from 'Svenska Foglar Efter Naturen Och Pa Stenritade' by...
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Early 20th Century Prints

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Antique Engraving of Thomas Müntzer, a Reformation-Era German Theologian, 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Thomas Muntzer'. Portrait of Thomas Müntzer. Thomas Müntzer was an early Reformation-era German theologian, who became a rebel leader during the Peasants' War. He turned against Luther with several anti-Lutheran writings, and supported the Anabaptists. In the Battle of Frankenhausen, Müntzer and his followers were defeated. He was captured, tortured and decapitated. This print originates from 'Historie der kerken en ketteren van den beginne des Nieuwen Testaments tot aan het jaar onses Heeren 1688 ... In het Neederduyts vertaald' by G. Arnold. Artists and Engravers: Gottfried Arnold (1666 – 1714) was a German Lutheran...
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Early 1700s Antique Prints

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Kiyoshi Saito Signed Japanese Woodblock Geisha Print Maiko Kyoto 3
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully and serenely composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider Saito to be one of the most important, if not the most important, contem...
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1960s Japanese Showa Vintage Prints

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Antique Map of Oregon
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Oregon'. Original antique map of Oregon, United States. This print originates from 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', Ninth Edition. Publish...
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Map of Oregon
Antique Map of Oregon
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Antique Map of Warwickshire by Speed, c.1614
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Counti of Warwick (..)'. Map of Warwickshire, England. Includes inset town plans of Warwick and Coventry. This map originates from 'Theatre of Great Britaine'...
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17th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of Decorative Art in the Renaissance Period, 1869
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of decorative art in the Renaissance period. This print originates from 'L'Ornement polychrome'. A beautiful work containing about 2000 patterns of all the styles of Art ol...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Print of a Turk from Mardin, 1843
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique costume print titled 'Turc de Mardin (Asie)'. Original antique print of a Turk from Mardin. This print originates from 'Moeurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du mond...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Nathaniel Currier Lithograph "May Morning" American Country Life Series C. 1855
Located in Incline Village, NV
This lithograph portrays a pleasant scene of a man in a top hat atop a handsome dark horse, with a boy riding a white horse (presumably father and son) in front of a country estate, while women gather as they water flowers, and children play with a lamb in the foreground. A man plows a field; while a horse is being groomed near the stable in the background. Afar and to the right is the sea dotted with ships here and there. The folio is mounted on cardboard and set in the matte. It is in very good all original condition; and housed and professionally mounted in a fine quality and attractive bird's eye maple wooden frame with preservation backing and frontal protective glass (important when dealing with 170 year old lithographs); it is the rare and desirable Currier large folio sheet example in fine original color. There is some toning and slight fading, The larger folios are more rare because they appealed to the wealthier sector of the population and were more expensive, thus fewer were made, albeit, knowing their more discerning customer base, there was more attention given to detail; hand coloring, and quality for example. This example has been framed and housed in museum quality conservation backing for over 80 years. I have had it professionally taken apart and I inspected the folio visually, and examined it with a black light and loop; as a result, I guarantee and can attest to the accuracy of my description of the lithograph. I then had the folio professionally remounted in their original frame with an upgraded preservation backing (see images of original folios out of frame and for confirmation of inspection). This lithograph has no tears, no touch up paint, and no glued or taped repairs. This is one of the four iconic and highly desirable set of lithographs made by Nathaniel Currier (1813-1888) dated 1855 from the American Country Life series. They are named; Spring "May Morning"; Summer "Summer Evening"; Fall ""October Afternoon"; and Winter "Pleasures of Winter". The lithograph was produced from the painting of well known artist Frances (Fanny) Flora (Bond Palmer (1812-1876). She painted typical American scenes of daily American life that were used by Currier for years to come. She was an accomplished artist by the time she migrated to the United States from England, and Currier commissioned her to do the country scenes for this series. Each of the original images are toned lithographs with applied hand painted watercolor. The lithograph reflects an affluent life style, showcasing grandiose homes and glamorizing the rural way of living as urban areas became more densely populated with the tidal wave and arrival of immigrants. Nathaniel Currier began his lithograph business in 1835 with hand colored images portraying outdoor panoramic, historical, pastoral, and landmark scenes and events, with which the middle class and the wealthy sought to decorate their houses. James Ives (1824-1895) was his accountant) and would join him later in 1857 to help run the business. The hand painted lithograph is embellished with script text in the bottom margin of the folio "Entered according to art of congress in the year 1855 by N. Currier in the clerk's office of the southern district of N.Y." "F.F Palmer...
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1850s American Victorian Antique Prints

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Original Antique Print of Two Whales and Dolphin
Located in Langweer, NL
Old print of a fin whale or rorqual, Balaenoptera physalus, endangered 1, bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus 2, and northern bottle-nosed wha...
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Early 19th Century Antique Prints

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Copper Engraving of Conquest and Culture in New Spain by Montanus, 1673
Located in Langweer, NL
This evocative original copper engraving, featured in Arnoldus Montanus' "Die Unbekannte Neue Welt oder Beschreibung des Welt-teils Amerika und des Sud-Landes," presents a scene from...
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1670s Antique Prints

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Antique Map of Japan and Korea by Johnston '1909'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Japan and Korea'. Original antique map of Japan and Korea. With inset maps of the Japanese Empire, Port Arthur, Formosa ,Tokyo and Yoko...
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Early 20th Century Prints

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Antique Bird Print of the Rook by Sepp & Nozeman, 1797
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Corvus, Frugilegus'. The rook (Corvus frugilegus) is a member of the family Corvidae in the passerine order of birds. It was given its binomial name by Carl Lin...
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Late 18th Century Antique Prints

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Royal Celebration in Tongatapu: The Natche Ceremony Engraved in circa 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic antique engraving titled "The NATCHE: a Ceremony in Honour of the KING'S SON, in TONGATABOO." It is likely from a work related to the voyages of Captain James Cook miss...
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1780s Antique Prints

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Ship Portraits in Porcelain by Bing & Grøndahl, 1970s, Set of 4
Located in Esbjerg, DK
The Danish Ship portrait masterJakob Petersen (1774 - 1855), student of C. W. Eckerberg made these images on consignment during the 19th century. In association with The Commerce and...
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1970s Danish Victorian Vintage Prints

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Antique Print of the Blue Whiting Fish by J. Couch, circa 1870
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an antique fish print titled "Poutassou," which is an old name for the fish species also known as blue whiting or Micromesistius poutassou. The illustration is likely fr...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Pl. 80 Antique Print of African Interior by Racinet, 'circa 1880'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Africa - Afrique - Afrika'. Chromolithograph of African Interior. This print originates from 'Le Costume Historique' by M.A. Racinet. Published, circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century Antique Prints

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Royal Hunting Traditions: His Majesty's Dog Kennel at Ascot, c.1795
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving shows "His Majesty's Dog Kennel at Ascot," a facility associated with the royal hunting grounds near Ascot, England. This artwork reflects the importance of hunting as a royal pastime and the infrastructure dedicated to maintaining hunting hounds. The scene depicts a substantial kennel building with two prominent wings and a central section. A group of hounds is seen in the courtyard, indicating this was an active kennel used...
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1790s Antique Prints

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Victorian Elegance: Detailed Fashion Lithograph by L. Michau and De Solar, 1889
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph portrays a fashionable woman from 1889, elegantly dressed in a sophisticated gown that exemplifies the style of the late Victorian era. The gown is made from a richly...
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1880s Antique Prints

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Antique Print of the Chief Temple in Hakodate in Japan, 1856
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled ‘Chief Temple Hakodadi‘. View of the chief temple in Hakodate, Japan. This print originates from 'Narrative of the expedition of an American squadron to the Chin...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Vintage Rollable Wall Chart Poster Jung Koch Quentell Ring Snake Common Adder
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Vintage Rollable Wall Chart Poster Jung Koch Quentell Ring Snake Common Adder The cottagecore pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart illustrates reptiles with ring snake and common...
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1970s German Country Vintage Prints

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Antique Map of Syria by Wyld '1845'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Map of Syria'. Original antique map of Syria. This map originates from 'An Atlas of the World, Comprehending Separate Maps of its Var...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Prints

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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Nile and Marsh Crocodiles, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Crocodiles, Amphibien II, c.1800 This original handcolored copperplate engraving features two distinct crocodile species depicted in naturalistic ...
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Early 1800s Antique Prints

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Original Picasso lithographic poster "Pinturas de Picasso", 1960
Located in Wilnis, UT
Original lithography poster by Pablo Picasso, 1960. Catalogue raisonne: Czwiklitzer 40; Reusse 767 This limited edition poster was made for an exhibition ath the Sala Gaspar Gallery...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Antique Print of Fashion in February 1883 by Klemm & Weiss, circa 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Der Beobachter - Expedition der Europaeischen Moden Zeitung'. Lithograph of fashion in February 1883. Published circa 1900. Artists and Engravers: Published ...
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19th Century Antique Prints

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Sharon Beals Lithograph of a Swainson's Thrush Nest
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Sharon Beals Lithograph of a Swainson's Thrush Nest. From a limited edition of only 25.
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2010s American Modern Prints

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Graphic Lithograph Poster Plaza del Sol, Banco Catalunya in Oak Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Graphic Lithograph Poster - Plaza del Sol, Banco Catalunya (Circa 1950) in Oak Frame Description: This exclusive graphic lithograph poster is a unique vintage piece dating back to ...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Prints

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Traditional Attires of Finnish, Estonian and Angria Women in Former Russia, 1814
Located in Langweer, NL
The engravings are a rich visual documentation of the cultural attire and customs from different regions within or associated with the Russian Empire in the early 19th century. Willi...
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1810s Antique Prints

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Antique and Vintage Prints for Wall Decor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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