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Period: Late 18th Century
Hand-Colored Engraving of the Kingfisher by Johann Michael Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Eisvogel - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Kingfisher by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This charming hand-colored engraving, titled 'Der Eisvogel', depicts the Ki...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Copper Engraving of a Sapper of the Swiss Guards at the Vatican, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
This original print is Johann Georg Wille's copper engraving of a Sappeur of the Swiss Guard from 1779. Wille was a notable artist and engraver known for his portraits and engravings during the 18th century.
The piece depicts a half-length portrait of a soldier in the uniform of the Swiss Guard, likely in service in Italy, perhaps even in Rome, given the connection of the Swiss Guard with the Vatican. The soldier is portrayed as a sapper or pioneer, carrying out specialized military tasks.
The dimensions of the paper and the technique used (copper engraving on paper) give a sense of the physical aspects of the artwork. The condition report indicates some minor damage but an overall good state, with some restoration work done.
It's fascinating how historical artworks like this engraving can provide insights into military attire, cultural connections, and artistic techniques of the time.
More details:
Johann Georg Wille (1715 Königsberg, Giessen - 1808 Paris): "Sapeur des gardes suisses" Portrait of a man wearing a feather-trimmed fur hat and a sash worn over his uniform, breast piece with profile to the left, 1779.
Technique: Copper engraving on Paper
Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "Dessine et gravé par Wille Graveur du Roi". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "SAPEUR DES GARDES SUISSES ...".
Keywords: Soldier; Uniform; Man; Soldier portrait...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Antique Map of the British Isles According to the Geography of the Roman Empire
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Insulae Britannicae'. Interesting map of Britain, Scotland, and Ireland. It shows a rudimentary outline of the islands according to the geography of the Roman Emp...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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1778 Engraving: Captain Cook's Second Voyage - Meeting the Tahitians
Located in Langweer, NL
1778 Engraving of Captain Cook's Second Voyage: Meeting Tahitians
This beautiful copper-line engraving from 1778, created by Charles Grignion (1717-1810) after a work by Samuel Wale...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterflies and Larvae by J. B. Schmuzer
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, titled *Insecta XXXIV*, is a late 18th-century natural history illustration showcasing butterflies and their life stages.
It features two species depic...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Colored Engraving of the Ancient Ruins of Persepolis in Persia (Iran), 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
This print is titled "RUINS OF PERSEPOLIS" and it showcases a detailed and colored engraving of the ancient ruins of Persepolis in Persia (modern-day Iran).
The image portrays a se...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Inhabitants of Quito, South America, from Middleton's Geography, 1777
Located in Langweer, NL
Inhabitants of Quito, South America, from Middleton's Geography, 1777
This antique engraving, titled 'Inhabitants of Quito', was produced for Charles Theodore Middleton's 'A Complet...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Occasus Ortus: An Astronomical Measuring Device for Angular Precision, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
This print, titled "Occasus Ortus", showcases a highly detailed engraving of an 18th-century measuring device, likely related to astronomy or navigation.
The design features various components of the instrument arranged systematically, with each part labeled by figure numbers. The centerpiece is a large circular protractor...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Knight of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Reception Attire
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the Teutonic Order: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving in Reception Attire
This magnificent hand-colored engraving, titled "Ritter des deutschen Ordens am Tage der Aufnahme" (K...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Cochineal Cactus and Kermes Oak: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1795)
Description: This vibrant hand-colored copperplate engraving from Frie...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanism
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Artillery Engraving of the Spanish Captain's Carriage and Mechanisms
Description: This highly detailed 18th-century engraving presents a meticulously rendered...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Set of 4 Antique Prints of Various Plants by Jacquin, 'c.1790'
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique prints illustrating various plants. These prints originate from 'Collectanea Austriaca' by N.J. Jacquin. Published between 1786 and 1796.
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie
Description: This original 18th-century engraving is a highly detailed technical illustrati...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Natural History Engravings Compilation: Illustrations of Fish Species, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This exquisite compilation showcases two engravings (not framed!) of various fish species from *Histoire Naturelle*, a significant 18th-century work on natural history. The engraving...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Original Hand-Colored Antique Map of Tartary and Northern India
Located in Langweer, NL
The antique map titled "Carte de la partie meridionale de la tartarie avec la p.tie septentrionale de l'nde" was crafted by Louis Brion de la Tour, a prominent French cartographer, a...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Venetian Elegance: Knight of St. Mark in 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Knight of the Order of St. Mark in Venice, 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
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This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a Knight of the Order of St. Mark ...
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Antique Optical Print of the Pyramides of, Egypt
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Les Pyramides de l'Egypte'. A vue d'optique of the pyramids of Egypt, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
This is an optical print, also called 'vue optiq...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Set of Four 18th Century Frames with Saint Engravings by German Klauber
Located in Milano, MI
A set of four frames with Klauber 18th century engravings within stunning rectangular frames in gold-leaf gilded wood with lapis lazuli blue color paper inserts in the external profile, with gold decorations.
Under the original glass we find the effigies of Saints Ambrose...
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German Neoclassical Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Glass, Giltwood, Paper
De Neufforge's Neoclassical Visions: Original Engravings, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Engravings that were part of the extensive collection by Jean-François de Neufforge, from his publication "Recueil élémentaire d'architecture." This collection was a significant work...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Set of Four Grand Tour Etchings Italian Architectural Views Remondini circa 1770
Located in Milano, MI
A late-18th century Italian hand-colored copper engravings, original Italian etchings by Remondini, from Bassano dating back to 1770 circa.
The set of four etchings...
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Italian Grand Tour Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Wood, Paper
Handcolored Engraving of Stonehenge: Pastoral Scene with Figures and Coach, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
The print depicts Stonehenge, an iconic prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England.
The image is a south view of Stonehenge, featuring a detailed etching and engraving of t...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Optical Print of Delft Canal, The Hague by Jean-François Daumont, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Colored Optical Print of Delft Canal, The Hague by Jean-François Daumont, ca. 1770
This hand-colored optical view, titled "Vue Perspective du Canal de Delft à la Haye Vi...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Antique Map of Italy by R. Bonne, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful map of Italy, Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. Highly detailed, showing towns, rivers, some topographical features and political boundaries. Published by R. Bonne, circa 1780.
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Antique Map of Persia, Georgia and Kazakhstan, ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte de la Perse, de la Georgie, et de la Tartarie Independante'.
Map of Persia, Georgia and Kazakhstan. This map shows current days Georgia, Iran, Irak, Kaz...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Charming Vintage Hand-colored Bird Illustrations by Buffon, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
These hand-colored engravings are various bird illustrations published by Buffon.
They are from the work of Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, a renowned French naturalist. T...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Antique Fish Print 'Cyprinus Nasus' by C. von Meidinger, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique original hand-colored print of the Nose-Carp. This print originates from 'Icones Piscium Austriae Indigenorum' by the Baron von Meidinger.
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Old German Engraving of the Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine, 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Canis Cruciger: The Cross-Bearing Canine"
The text on the print refers to the creators of the image:
- "D. Hermann Fil. pinx Argent" likely indicates "D. Hermann Fil. (Fili...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Raymond du Puy: 1791 Engraving of the First Grand Master of Hospitallers
Located in Langweer, NL
Raymond du Puy: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving of the First Grand Master of the Hospitallers
This captivating hand-colored engraving, titled "Raymund du Puy, erster Großmeister des J...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Antique Botany Print of a Cashew Tree by Plenck, 'circa 1790'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique botany print titled 'Anacardium Occidentale'. Hand colored engraving of a cashew tree. This print originates from 'Icones Plantarum Medicinalium (..)' by Joseph Jacob Plenck....
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Tatar Peasants of the Crimean Peninsula
Located in Langweer, NL
1810 Hand-Coloured Engraving - Tatar Peasants of the Crimean Peninsula
Description: This 1810 hand-coloured copperplate engraving from Carl Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" ("Picture Book for Children") presents a lively scene of Tatar peasants in the Crimean Peninsula (modern-day Ukraine). The engraving captures rural daily life in vivid detail, depicting various activities that reflect the agricultural lifestyle of the region.
In the foreground, a peasant, smoking a pipe, points while instructing a child, creating an engaging snapshot of a family scene. Nearby, a woman, dressed in traditional clothing, is shown milking a dairy cow, demonstrating the importance of livestock to the community's economy. To the left, a farmer leads two Bactrian camels pulling a hay wagon, showcasing the use of these hardy animals for heavy labor and transportation in the region.
The background features thatched-roof homes, with a minaret rising above them, symbolizing the cultural influence of Islam in the region. The peaceful pastoral setting, with cows grazing and a well in the foreground, further emphasizes the agricultural way of life. The detailed hand-colouring adds vibrancy to the scene, highlighting the distinct attire and activities of the Crimean Tatar...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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1784 View Of Portsmouth Harbour And Dartmouth Castle By Walpoole
Located in Langweer, NL
This fascinating double-panel print from 'The New Complete British Traveller' (1783/84) presents two significant and picturesque English coastal scenes: 'Portsmouth Harbour in Hampsh...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Horned Indian Pheasant by Johann Seligmann, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Gehörnte Indianische Fasan - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Horned Indian Pheasant by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This beautiful hand-colored engraving, titled ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Rare Engraving with a View of the City of Kom in Egypt
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original antique print of the city of Kom in Egypt.
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Regal Splendor of the Grand Master of the Constantinian Order - Engraving 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Grand Master of the Constantinian Order - 18th-Century Engraving
This captivating hand-colored engraving, titled "Großmeister des Constantiner-Ord...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Set of 5 Antique Botany Prints - Aristolochia Species
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 5 original antique botany prints from the work 'Botanica Pharmaceutica exhibens plantas officinalis quarum nomina indispensatoris recentur, cum Iconibus (..)' by A. Happe. The...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Engraving of The Death of Captain James Cook at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, 1784
Located in Langweer, NL
A historical copper engraving depicting "The Death of Captain James Cook, F.R.S. at Owhyhee in MDCCLXXIX" (1779). This engraving is particularly sig...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Collection Of Assignats French Revolutionary Currencies, late 18th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A collection of assignats, the paper currency that the revolutionary government attempted to introduce to compensate for the lack of metallic currency and to meet the war effort agai...
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Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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A View of the Whale-Fishery and the Manner of Killing Bears near Greenland, 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "A View of the Whale-Fishery and the Manner of Killing Bears near the Coast of Greenland"
Description: This fascinating engraving depicts a vivid scene of Arctic whaling acti...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Stag Beetles and Rhinoceros Beetles, 1798 Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Stag Beetles and Rhinoceros Beetles, 1798 Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving
Description: This hand-colored copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch ...
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Hand-Colored Optical View of Delft Canal, The Hague by G.J. Probst, 1781
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Hand-Colored Optical View of Delft Canal, The Hague by G.J. Probst, 1781
This optical print, titled "Vue du Canal de Delft a la Haye Ville de Hollande," was created by G.J. P...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Antique Map of the East Indies by Bonne '1776'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Indes IVe Feuille'. Very decorative original antique map of the East Indies. Covbers from the Gulf of Siam (Gulf of Thailand) and Malacca (Malaysia) eastward to i...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Set of Two Antique Archicture Prints of Portico Designs by Neufforge, circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of two architecture prints depicting the design of an Ionic and Corinthian portico. These prints originate from 'Recueil Élémentaire d’Architecture' by Jean-Francois de Neufforge...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Old Map of North India From Kandahar East to Burma 'Pegu' and South to Goa, 1776
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled 'Indes Iere Feuille'.
Old map of northern India. Covers the subcontinent from Kandahar east as far as Burma (Pegu) and south to just past Goa. Names...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Antique Bird Print of the Nightingale by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Motacilla, Luscinia'. The common nightingale or simply nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), also known as rufous nightingale, is a small passerine bird best kno...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Set of Four Antique Archicture Prints of Various Building Plans and Facades
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four architecture prints depicting various building facades and plans. The prints state 'Toises', which was one of the fundamen...
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Antique Map of Europe by Keizer & de Lat, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaartje van Europa (..)'. Uncommon original antique map of Europe. This map originates from 'Nieuwe Natuur- Geschied- en Handelkundige Zak- en Reisatlas' by Gerri...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Silkworm Metamorphosis: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Silkworm Metamorphosis: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (1792)
Description: This beautifully detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving from ...
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Old Dutch Map of the Region Around the Mediterranean Sea, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van een Deel der Middelandsche Zee (..)'.
Old map of the region around the Mediterranean Sea. Originates from the first Dutch editon of an interesting t...
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18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Bittern by Seligmann
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Amerikanische Rohrdommel - 18th Century Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Bittern by Johann Michael Seligmann
This captivating hand-colored engraving, titled *Amerikanis...
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Francois Nicholas Martinet Bird Engraving, circa 1770
Located in Downingtown, PA
Francois Nicholas Martinet bird engraving,
circa 1770.
The framed Francois Martinet engraving is from Buffon's Historie Naturelle des Oiseaux displa...
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French Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Original Antique Print of a Steller Sea Lion
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful original old print of a steller sea lion. The Steller sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus), also known as the Steller's sea lion and northern sea lion, is a near-threatened species of sea lion in the northern Pacific...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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A View of the Ewharrano Eatua, or House of God, in Huahine from Cook's Voyages
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "A View in the Island of Huaheine with Representations of the Ewharrano Eatua or House of God"
Description: This engraving, drawn from the 1784-86 publication "A New, Authent...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Knight of the White Eagle Order in Poland: Regal Hand-Colored Engraving, 1791
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight of the White Eagle Order in Poland: Regal 18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving
This exquisite hand-colored engraving depicts a "Ritter des weißen Adlerordens in Polen" (Knig...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Hand-Colored Engraving of European & Exotic Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving is attributed to Robert Benard (1734-1786) and originates from the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, published around 1790. It showcases four different birds, de...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Exotic Pigeons: Hand-Colored Engravings from the Seligmann Edition, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Exotic Pigeons of the World: Hand-Colored Engravings from the Seligmann Edition, After George Edwards’ Natural History
This set of three beautifully detailed hand-colored eng...
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Crested African Crane by Johann Seligmann. ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Gefiederte Afrikanische Kranich - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Crested African Crane by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This captivating hand-colored engraving, t...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Knight Templar in War Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving from Historical Series
Located in Langweer, NL
Knight Templar in War Attire: 1791 Hand-Colored Engraving from Historical Series
This striking hand-colored engraving, titled "Ein Tempelherr in seiner Kriegskleidung" (A Knight T...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints
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Original Antique Map of Fez and Morocco
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Karte von Fes und Marócos (..)'. Original old map of Fez (or Fes) and Morocco. Also shows the Strait of Gibraltar. By Friedrich Gottlieb Canzler, published 1799.
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