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Period: 1740s
Original Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Fox-Colored Thrush, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
A beautiful hand-colored engraving from Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, which was based on the earlier works of George Edwards.
The text on this image is in German, Latin, a...
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Old Bird's Eye View of the European Trading Posts at Sabi, Benin, Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue des comtoirs Europeins de Xavier ou Sabi (..) - Gezigt der Europese Faktooryen, te Xavier of Sabi (..)'.
Bird's eye view of the European trading posts a...
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Architectural Print of a Rococo Pulpit Elevation on a Corinthian Column, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique architectural design for a rococo pulpit dating approximately between 1740 and 1760.
The artist responsible for this design is Franz Xaver Habermann, an...
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Copperplate Engraving Showing Forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Fort Fredricksburg formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal (…).' - A three panel copperplate engraving showing three forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Fort Fredricksburgh formerly to ye Danes and now Fort Royal. English at Manfroe, b) The Fort Amsterdam at Cormentyn belonging to ye Hollanders, c) The Fort James, English at Accra. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
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Resting Wild Boar: A Detailed Etching - circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Sanglier" (Wild Boar), depicts a wild boar lying down, possibly resting or in a moment of repose. The artist has meticulously captured the texture...
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Grey Peacock-Pheasant Hen: A 1746 Engraving by George Edwards
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Hand-Colored engraving from George Edwards' "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds," which was published in multiple volumes between 1743 and 1751.
Specifically, the engrav...
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Visages of Virtue and Vigor: Raphael to Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving is part of the collection "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," and showcases two male profiles in a classical style.
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The Surinamese Kingfisher Bird with the Swallow Tail Engraved in 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is from the Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, based on the works of George Edwards that was published in 1743.
The text in the image is in both German and Latin...
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Serene and Stern: Dualities of Raphael by C. Dupuis, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving by C. Dupuis, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," features two contrasting profiles. On the left is a serene and contempla...
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Original Antique Map of the Bay and Rocks of Petatlan, Mexico, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Baye et Rochers de Petaplan (..) - De Baay en de Rotsen van Petaplan (..)'.
Original antique map of the bay and rocks of Petatlan, Mexico. This map originates...
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Dialogue of Eras: Cap and Feather in Profile by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving depicts two contrasting profiles. On the left is a male figure adorned with a detailed, patterned cap, his features marked by a hooked nose and a small, tightly curled...
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Classical Profiles: Raphael's Vision by Nicolas Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Classical Profiles: Raphael's Vision by Nicolas Pigné, 1740"
This is an original engraving from 1740 by Nicolas Pigné, after a painting by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, known ...
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Contrast of Time: Ancient Wisdom Engraved by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving, attributed to the "Recueil de XC Têtes" series, displays two male profiles with distinctive expressions and hairstyles, characteristic of Renaissance portraiture. The ...
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Baroque Pulpit Elevation with Ornate Archway and Balustrade Engraved, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique architectural design for a pulpit in baroque style with archway and balustrade dating approximately between 1740 and 1760.
The artist responsible for th...
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The Lesser Grey Shrike Bird in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The illustration is indicative of the works that emerged from the collaborations and influences of the 18th-century naturalists like George Edwards and Johann Michael Seligmann. Geor...
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Antique Portrait of Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Orange, Etc Etc, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique portrait titled 'Frederik Hendrik, Prins van Oranje enz. enz. enz'.
Portrait of Frederick Henry, or Frederik Hendrik in Dutch (29 January 1584 – 14 March 1647). The sover...
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Wisdom and Innocence: Contrasts in Time Engraved by Pigné, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving by Nicolas Pigné, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres" collection, shows a stark contrast between two figures. On the left, ...
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Generations in Profile: Time's Contrast by Beauvais, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving by D. Beauvais, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes" series, presents a compelling juxtaposition of two heads: an elder, bearded man on the left, and a youthful, cherubic ...
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The Long-tailed African Finch and Blue Butterfly Original Old Handcoloring, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, part of Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, is a precise and vibrant representation of wildlife, based on the works of George Edwards. It showcases an...
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Curly Gaze: The Expressive Study by Pigné Engraved, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving showcases two striking male profiles, each rendered with remarkable detail, characteristic of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres." ...
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Original Detailed Antique Map of the East Coast of Africa, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la coste Orientale d'Afrique - Kaart van de Oostkust van Afrika'.
Original antique map of the east coast of Africa. Reaches from Cape of Good Hope an...
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Rare Map of North Africa Depicting Numidia, Libia and Morocco, Published C.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Africa titled 'Mauretania, Numidia, Gaetulia & c.'.
Rare map of North Africa depicting Numidia, Libia and Morocco.
Artists and E...
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Old Hand-Colored Map of Western Tartary with Focus on Present-Day Mongolia, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Occidentale pour Servir a l'Histoire Générale des Voyages. Tirée des Auteurs Anglois.'
This map covers western Tartary and focuses on the...
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Set of Eleven Colored Engravings of the Defeat of the Spanish Armada
Located in Essex, MA
By John Pine considered the foremost heraldic and decorative engraver of his generation. Depicting the defeat of the Spanish by the English Fleet in 1588. These are after a set of ta...
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Interesting Antique Map of Tartary and Northeast Asia, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Condition: Good, given age. Original folds, as issued. Some small water stains above image and top-right. Please study scan carefully.
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Antique Print Titled 'Arbore Genealogico'. Family Tree of Muhammad, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Arbore Genealogico'. Family tree of Muhammad.
This print originates from 'Vita di Maometo cavata dagli autori arabi maometani (..)' by H. de Boulainvilliers...
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Detailed Map of the Island of Gorée off of the Coast of Dakar, Senegal, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique plan titled 'Plan de l'Isle de Goree
The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-tradin...
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Antique Map of the North Sea From the English Channel to Norway & Sweden, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A correct Chart of the German Ocean from the North of Scotland to the Start Point, on the Coast of Great Britain; and from So. Bygden on ye coast of Norway, to C....
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Rare Engraving of Dutch and Danish Forts on the West African Gold Coast, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur (…).'
A four panel plate showing forts on the West African Gold Coast, Ghana; a) The Dutch Fort Croevecoeur at Accra, b) The Danish Fort Christiaenburgh at Accra, c) Cape Ruygehoeck or Duyvelsbergh, d) The Prospect of the Village and Coast of Lay, the mount Redonda being at NNE. Ussher Fort is a fort in Accra, Ghana. It was built by the Dutch in 1649 as Fort Crevecoeur. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
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Large Title Cartouche and a View of Wilhermsdorf, Beieren, Germany, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Sauber und nach dem Leben gezeichnete Prospecten und Plans, von den wichtigsten der Holländisch-Ost-Indischen-Compagnie in Africa u: Asia (..)'. Frontispiece of...
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Original Print of Chinese Floating Village and the City of Baoying, China, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Floating Village - City Pau ing hyen, with its Wind Mills'.
View of a Chinese floating village and the city of Baoying, China. It depicts the use of irrigat...
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Original Antique Map of the Bay and the Island of Arguin, Mauritania, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled ’Plan de la Baye et Isle d'Arguim (..) - Oppervlakte van de Baai en 't Eiland van Arguin (..)'.
Original antique map of the bay and the island of Arguin. This ...
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Original Detailed Antique Map of Southern India and Most of Ceylon, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of India on the west Side of the Ganges, comprehending the coasts of Malabar, Coromandel and the Island Ceylon'.
Map of Southern India and most of Ceylo...
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Interesting Map of the Thousand Islands in the Bay of Batavia 'Jakarta', ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
A single unfolded page border colored engraved map, printed no. 107 in top corner. This same map is found as plate 107 in Atlas Universelle aus dem Jahre 1787 by Philippe de Pretot b...
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Old print of a Wedding Feast with Dancing Dwarfs, approved by Czar Peter, 1742
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vermakelyke Bruiloft van Dwergen aengesteld door Czaer Peter den Eersten'.
Old print of a wedding feast with dancing dwarfs, ap...
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Rare Antique Engraving of Life Near The Sestro River, Liberia in Africa, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, titled: 'A map of Sestro River (…).' - This plate shows Fish, birds, animals and people in the area around the Sestro River, Liberia. Inset; a small map o...
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Print of Pleasure Gardens of the Governor-General of Batavia, Indonesia, ca.1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ein Prospect aus Sr. Hoch-Edelheit des Herrn General-Gouverneurs Lust oder Spiel-Haus nach der Werff, dem Vier Kand und der Baum Wachters Häusgen in Batavia gez...
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Print of the Town Hall & the Dutch Church in Batavia 'Jakarta', Indonesia, c1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ein Prospect des Rathhauses und der neuen holländischen Kirch in Batavia, wie sich solches dem Tijger Canal gegen über praesentiret'.
Old print of the town ha...
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Old Original Map of the Philippines and Part of Indonesia 'Spice Islands', 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van de Filippynsche, Ladrones, Moluccos of Specery Eilanden, als mede Celebes etc'.
Old map of the Philippines and part of Indonesia. Originates ...
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Old Copper Engraving of the Siege of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy, Published, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Syracuse, Assiégée par les Atheniens'.
Old print of the siege of Syracuse, Sicily, Italy. Source unknown, to be determined.
The siege of Syracuse by the...
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Bay of Arguin, West Coast of Africa from Cape Blanco to Tanit, Africa, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte De La Coste Occidentale D'Afrique (..)
Kaart van de Westkust van Afrika (..)'. Original antique map of the western coast of Africa. Shows the area aroun...
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Navigational Chart of Mexico's Coast, with Acapulco and Port Marquis, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'The Form of cruising off Acapulca on the Coast of Mexico in the South Seas in the Year 1742. by His Majesty's Ships, Centurion, Gloucester, Tryall Prize, Carmila ...
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Holy Roman Emperor Joseph I, Ruler of the Austrian Habsburg Monarchy, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Josephus Archidux Austriae etc.'
This original antique plate shows a portrait of Joseph I (26 July 1678 – 17 April 1711), Holy Roman Emperor from 1705 until his death in 1711. Source unknown, to be determined.
Joseph I (Joseph Jacob Ignaz Johann Anton...
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Antique Sea Chart of the Shetland Islands, Scotland, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of Scotland titled 'Nieuwe Paskaard van Hitland met de daar omleggende eylanden na de nieuwe aftekening gemaakt by den Lofwaarden en onvermoeyden Hit en Zeeman Ian Bruyst...
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Antique Map of West Russia, with Title a New Map of Moskovy, 1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map Russia titled 'A New Map of Moscovy from the latest observations'.
Muscovy is an alternative name for the Grand Duchy of Moscow (126...
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Antique Print of East African Island of Quiloa or Kilwa Kisiwani, Tanzania, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de l'Isle et Ville de Quiloa, Grondtékening van 't Eiland en de Stad Quiloa'.
This bird's-eye view show the East African island of Quiloa, now known as...
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Antique Map of the Region of Elbogen & Eger, Czech Republic & Hungary, 1742
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Repraesentatio Geographica Circuli Egerani, nec non Elnbogensis : in quo simul viae Egeranae in Thermas Carolinas distincta delineatio conspicitur (..)'.
Orig...
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Rare Antique Print of the Schooling of Horses in the Early 18th Century, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique horse print titled 'La Vraije Methode (..)'.
Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Che...
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Original Antique Plan of the Dutch Settlement at Chinsura-Hooghly, India, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Plan de la Loge Hollandoise d'Ougly'.
A plan of the Dutch settlement at Chinsura-Hooghly, India. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale d...
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Copper Engraving of Spike Speedwell and Various Other Plants, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Veronica Spicata minor (..)'.
Copper engraving of spike speedwell and various other plants. This print originates from 'Phytanthoza Iconographia' by ...
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Old Print of Fort James on Kunta Kinteh Island on the Gambia River, Africa, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan de l’lle James sur la Gambra en 1732, Vue de Fort James du côte du Nord-Est, Vue de Fort James du côte de N.N. Ouest'.
Old print of Kunta Kinteh Island on the Gambia...
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Uncommon and Rare Map of the Caspian Sea by Order of the Czar, 1742
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map, titled: 'Kaert van de Kaspische Zee volgens bevel van den Czaer (…).'
Uncommon map of Caspian Sea. Source unknown, to be determined.
Ar...
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Antique Print of Dogs of the Goldcoast and Guinea Gulf Birds and Fish, 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, untitled. This plate shows Guinea Gulf birds and fish; parakeet, eagle, sea toad, marlin, scorpion etc. From: "A Collection of Voyages and Travels" published by John and Awnsham Churchill in London in 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Johannes Kip' after 'A. Churchill'. Johannes Kip (b Amsterdam, 1653; d London, 1722). Dutch draughtsman, engraver and dealer, active in England. He was a pupil of Bastiaen Stopendaal (1636–1707) from 1668 to 1670. His earliest dated engravings are of 1672 (e.g. the Siege of Groningen , Hollstein, no. 4), and he supplied numerous plates for books published from that date onwards. His work brought him into contact with the court of William of Orange and in 1686 he produced six plates depicting William of Orange, his Wife and Attendants near The Hague (Hollstein, no. 5). Shortly after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 Kip followed the court to England. After settling in Westminster, he worked extensively for London publishers, engraving works after Francis Barlow, Caius Gabriel Cibber (e.g. Interior of the Danish Church in London , 1697; Hollstein, no. 6) and other London-based artists. His engravings were principally destined for book illustrations. The work for which Kip is best remembered is his large corpus...
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Agile Chamois or Mountain Goat Antilope: A Detailed Etching - circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Chamois," depicts a chamois standing with a poised and alert demeanor. The artist has intricately captured the animal’s slender frame, short curve...
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Echoes of Antiquity: Youth and Wisdom by Beauvais, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving a compelling piece featuring two distinct profiles: one of a youthful figure with soft, flowing hair and the other of an older, bearded individual whose face is marked...
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Original Antique Print of a New Way of Dressing or Schooling of Horses, ca.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique horse print titled 'Parade du trot pour La Main Gauche'.
Antique print depicting the schooling of horses. This print originates from 'Methode et Invention Nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux' by W. Cavendish.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by T. van Kessel.
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Antique Map of Oostergo, Part of Friesland, the Netherlands. Published in 1744
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Oostergo'. Original antique map of Oostergo, part of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. Published 1744.
Artists and Engravers: Isaak Tirion (1705 in U...
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Rare Antique Engraving of a Large Ornamental Bacchic Altar or Pedestal, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ara, o Base con Baccanali'. Plate XXXVI:
A large, ornamental Bacchic altar or pedestal, with a relief in the centre showing a female sitting beside a reclinin...
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