Classical Roman Prints

CLASSICAL ROMAN STYLE

During Mount Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 A.D., Pompeii and Herculaneum in today’s Italy were preserved as they were on the day of their destruction. Particularly at Herculaneum, furnishings were carbonized beneath volcanic ash. This was pivotal to understanding how Classical Roman furniture was designed. Archaeological investigations and printed reproductions of discoveries would influence styles evoking this ancient civilization, from the Renaissance to neoclassicism.

While knowledge of Classical Roman furniture comes from rare surviving pieces, it is also derived from frescoes and sculptures portraying Roman life. Much of Roman art, architecture and design was informed by Greece — Roman architect, military engineer and writer Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, whose timeless De architectura is taught in contemporary architecture classes and pays tribute to classical architecture, visited Greece while working under Julius Caesar and admired the country’s architectural developments. The Roman solium references the Greek thronos, a stately chair of honor with an upright form and footstool. As the Roman Empire spread across Europe and into North Africa and Western Asia, the expansion of trade for silver, silk, marble and wood allowed for more luxurious designs.

Classical Roman furniture was made from bronze, wood and stone — in particular, marble — with ornate touches like tortoiseshell veneers, bone and glass inlays and claw feet. Ornaments depicting lion heads and mythological figures were sculpted from silver, bronze and ivory. Compared to the decorative attention given to the mosaic floors and wall paintings, however, furniture for even a wealthy house was minimal. It focused on the necessities for guests arriving for both socializing and business and the rooms housing family, relatives and enslaved people.

The triclinium dining room had banquet couches, items so prized they were sometimes interred with the deceased. Tall bronze or terracotta candelabras held oil lamps for lighting. Carved marble tables reflected status, while the lararium home shrine demonstrated faith.

Find a collection of Classical Roman decorative objects, tables, seating and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Style: Classical Roman

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Print- Alexander The Great, 1776

$50

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Print- Alexander The Great, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of a bust of Alexander The Great Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping

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1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Plaster

Pair of Large Scale Original Antique Architectural Prints, Circa 1790

$80 / set

Pair of Large Scale Original Antique Architectural Prints, Circa 1790

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful pair of architectural prints. Copper-plate engravings by J.Newton after designs by Vetruvius Published C.1790 Unframed and not matted.

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1790s English Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Roman Temple of Artemis, Jerash, Jordan, C.1840

$35

Original Antique Print of Roman Temple of Artemis, Jerash, Jordan, C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Temple of Artemis Fine steel engraving Published Circa 1840 Unframed. .

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1830s English Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints-Relief Carvings. Rome, 1776

$75 / set

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints-Relief Carvings. Rome, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful images of Relief Carvings Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping

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1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Plaster

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Masks. Rome, 1776

$75 / set

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Masks. Rome, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful images of classical Roman masks Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping

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1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Plaster

Étienne Dupérac Etchings of Ancient Roman Ruins, 17th Century - A Pair

$1,600 / set

Étienne Dupérac Etchings of Ancient Roman Ruins, 17th Century - A Pair

Located in Savannah, GA

Étienne Dupérac (French, 1535-1604) A pair of etchings from I vestigi dell'antichita di Roma raccolti et ritratti in perspettiva depicting ruins of Ancient Rome, including the Temp...

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17th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Aurora Engraving after Guido Reni Fresco by R.S. Morghen, c.1787

$2,500

Aurora Engraving after Guido Reni Fresco by R.S. Morghen, c.1787

Located in Savannah, GA

Raffaello Sanzio Morghen (Italian, 1758-1833) Apollo in his Chariot preceded by Aurora, engraving after Guido Reni, c.1787. A rare original engraving with most examples being housed in museum collections. Apollo on his chariot bringing light to Aurora, surrounded by maidens or the Hours. Phosphorus in putto form personifying the morning star holds a torch lighting...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Set of Three Framed Prints Depicting Greek Apulian Red-Figure Pottery

$995 / set

Set of Three Framed Prints Depicting Greek Apulian Red-Figure Pottery

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Set of three framed prints depicting Greek glassical red-figure pottery. Left print: Marked: T.XV. - "In Miis. Vaticano - Depicting Apulian Red-Figure bell krater...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Wood, Paper

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

$3,200 / set

Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in San Francisco, CA

G. B. Piranesi in his fifties was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Italy where he produced drawings of Greek architecture. Medium: Etching on laid paper. Year: circa...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series XIII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

$500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series XIII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in gold tones against a layered blue and red ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorporates hal...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Early 20C Medici Print of Putti Under a Vine

$570

Early 20C Medici Print of Putti Under a Vine

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A GLORIOUS & RARE Early 20C Medici Print of ‘Putti Under a Vine’. From the very early 20th Century, circa 1911. Framed and sold by Foster Bro...

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Early 20th Century Italian Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series (Large IV) 2003 Signed Serigraph on Paper

$1,500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series (Large IV) 2003 Signed Serigraph on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in orange tones against a layered blue, red and gold ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorpor...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series VIII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

$500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series VIII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in red and gold tones against a layered blue and green ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorp...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series XII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

$500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series XII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in gold tones against a layered blue ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorporates halftone pa...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

19th Century Framed Italian Prints of Pisa by Engraver Antonio Verico

$3,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

19th Century Framed Italian Prints of Pisa by Engraver Antonio Verico

By Raffaello Morghen

Located in Savannah, GA

Three detailed colored prints by Antonio Verico. Born in 1775, he was a master of chalcography, the art of engraving on copper plates. He worked in Rome and Florence, carving on drawings by various authors, with a technique close to that of Raffaello Morghen...

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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Glass, Walnut, Paper

Pair of Fine Engravings of City of Rome, Italy, Matted, Printed in 1816

$360Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Fine Engravings of City of Rome, Italy, Matted, Printed in 1816

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A pair of rare and quite beautiful pair of engravings of the city of Rome, printed in 1816. Both are printed from original copper plate. Custom handmade French mat in the 18th centu...

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1810s Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series XI 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

$500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series XI 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in turquoise tones against a layered blue and red ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorporate...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series X 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

$500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series X 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in black tones against a layered blue and red ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorporates ha...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series IX 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

$500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series IX 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in turquoise tones against a layered blue and red ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorporate...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series VII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

$500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series VII 2003 Signed Serigraph in Colors on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in red and gold tones against a layered blue and green ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorp...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series (Large II) 2003 Signed Serigraph on Paper

$1,500

Judith Lipnik Perlow Column Series (Large II) 2003 Signed Serigraph on Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A color serigraph depicting a classical column rendered in yellow tones against a layered blue and gold ground with schematic, blueprint-like line work. The composition incorporates ...

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Early 2000s American Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Gallery-Scale Framed Classical Horsemen Paneled Mural

$3,510

Gallery-Scale Framed Classical Horsemen Paneled Mural

Located in Dallas, TX

Make a dramatic statement with this stunning oversized artwork, featuring a striking black-on-ivory depiction of classical horsemen inspired by ancient friezes. Likely produced in th...

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1970s Vintage Classical Roman Prints

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Textile, Wood

Large Victorian Framed Colour Print of the Daphnephoria

$710

Large Victorian Framed Colour Print of the Daphnephoria

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Victorian framed colour print of The Daphnephoria. Large Victorian framed colour print of The Daphnephoria by Frederic Leighton (1830–1896), 1876, from Lady Lever Art Galler...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

"Photograph of a Grecian Bust" by John Dugdale

$8,000

"Photograph of a Grecian Bust" by John Dugdale

By John Dugdale

Located in NYC, NY

"Photograph of a Grecian bust" is a cyanotype print by John Dugdale, edition 2/6. The print is 16" x 20" matted and framed to 24" x 27.5".

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20th Century American Classical Roman Prints

Antique Costume Print of Asia by Lemercier, circa 1840

$485

H 16.74 in W 11.03 in D 0.02 in

Antique Costume Print of Asia by Lemercier, circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'L'Asie - Zobeïde'. Beautiful lithograph of an Asian costume. Lithographed by Lemercier, circa 1840.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Print of Men's Fashion, circa 1900

$204

H 18.51 in W 22.25 in D 0.02 in

Original Antique Print of Men's Fashion, circa 1900

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Der Moderne Kleidermacher XII'. German fashion print, published circa 1900. Four men showing various outfits (incl. long jackets/coats), all wearing hats.

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Early 20th Century German Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Antique Map of the East Indies by Bonne '1776'

$511Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 14.57 in D 0.02 in

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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Late 18th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Natives of America, Circa 1800, Original Artwork

$209

H 9.65 in W 7.68 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of Natives of America, Circa 1800, Original Artwork

Located in Langweer, NL

Original print of natives of America. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Published, circa 1800.

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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Chinese Sailing Ship, 1840

$88Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.18 in W 11.03 in D 0.2 in

Antique Print of a Chinese Sailing Ship, 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

A finely detailed black and white engraving of an ocean-going Chinese Junk showing the sectioned bamboo sails and large wooden ribs along the side of the ship by L.G. Demeuy de Rienz...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Set of 4 Antique Prints of Various Plants by Jacquin, 'c.1790'

$466Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 0.02 in

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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Late 18th Century French Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of Scales, Eggs and Proboscis, 1896

$65Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.17 in W 4.81 in D 0 in

Antique Print of Scales, Eggs and Proboscis, 1896

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Plate I Scales, Eggs, Probosces etc.'. Old chromolithograph depicting various scales, eggs and proboscis. This print was part of 'Lloyd's Natural History'. A...

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19th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Huaniaohua Paintings with Gilded Frames

$18,500 / set

H 65.25 in W 21.5 in D 1 in

Pair of 17th Century Chinese Huaniaohua Paintings with Gilded Frames

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

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

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17th Century Chinese Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Wood, Paint, Paper, Silk

Antique Print of the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, circa 1840

$55Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 8.08 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, circa 1840

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Der Porzellanthurm bey Nanking'. Small print of the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing, China. Source unknown, to be determined.

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Early 19th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the Garden of Historic Hôtel Du Tillet in Paris, France, 1776

$317Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 10.63 in D 0 in

Antique Print of the Garden of Historic Hôtel Du Tillet in Paris, France, 1776

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Jardin du Tillet'. Copper engraving showing the garden of Hôtel du Tillet de la Bussière. Hôtel du Tillet de la Bussière is a historic hôtel particulier in ...

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18th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Antique Bible Print The great Flood by J. Luyken, 1743

$408

H 15.36 in W 17.52 in D 0.02 in

Antique Bible Print The great Flood by J. Luyken, 1743

Located in Langweer, NL

This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...

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Mid-18th Century Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

Grand Roman Relief Engravings after Antique Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721

$2,214 / set

H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 0.24 in

Grand Roman Relief Engravings after Antique Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721

Located in Langweer, NL

Grand Roman Relief Engravings after Antique Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721 This refined pair of early 18th-century Roman relief engravings offers a balanced combination of classical su...

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Early 18th Century British Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Paper

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Original Antique Print of The Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. C.1850

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H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Print of The Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek Fine steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Jackson C.1850 Unframed. Free shipping

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quattro stampe francesi, “Amorini alati” Incisore Castel, editore Jean – Parigi

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Located in Vicenza, IT

Elegante gruppo di quattro incisioni a puntinato (stipple) raffiguranti cherubini alati in diverse pose sentimentali e giocose, sospesi tra le nuvole. Ogni stampa reca un titolo in f...

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Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Print- Grotesque Masks. Rome, 1776

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H 17.25 in W 11 in D 0.07 in

Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Print- Grotesque Masks. Rome, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of classical Roman masks Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping

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Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Statues. Rome, 1776

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Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints- Statues. Rome, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful images of classical Roman statues-Minerva and Mercury Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper Free shipping

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Original Antique Print of The Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. Dated 1838

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Original Antique Print of The Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. Dated 1838

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek Fine steel engraving after W.H Bartlett Published by Fisher. Dated 1838 Unframed. Free shipping

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Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. Dated 1834

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Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. Dated 1834

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek. Fine steel engraving after J.W Callcott Published by Murray, Dated 1834 Unframed.

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Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. C.1850

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Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek, Lebanon. C.1850

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek. Fine steel engraving after J.W Callcott Published by Fullarton C.1850 Unframed.

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Set of 10 Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints. Rome, 1776

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Set of 10 Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints. Rome, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful set of 10 Grand Tour Prints. Classical Roman busts Copper-plate engravings Published by Monaldini, Rome, 1776 Good quality wove paper F...

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1770s Italian Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Set of 9 Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints. Rome, 1776

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Set of 9 Large Scale Original Antique Grand Tour Prints. Rome, 1776

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

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Cosimo Colombini Engravings, c.1760s

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Cosimo Colombini Engravings, c.1760s

Located in Savannah, GA

Cosimo Colombini engravings of antique gems with hand-coloring, circa 1760s. sight: 6 ¾ by 9 ¾ inches frame: 12 ½ by 15 ½ inches

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1760s Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek Gate, Lebanon. Dated 1835

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Original Antique Print of the Temple of Baalbek Gate, Lebanon. Dated 1835

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Temple of Baalbek gate Fine steel engraving by Finden after C.Stanfield Published by Murray. Dated 1835 Unframed.

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1830s English Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Original Antique Print of The Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia. C.1840

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H 8 in W 10.5 in D 0.07 in

Original Antique Print of The Roman Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia. C.1840

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful image of The Amphitheatre of El Jem Fine steel engraving after Sir Grenville Temple Published by Fisher Circa 1840 Unframed. .

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1830s English Antique Classical Roman Prints

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Classical Roman prints for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Classical Roman prints for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage prints created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Classical Roman prints made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original prints, popular names associated with this style include Carlo Lasinio, John Dugdale, Giovanni Battista Piranesi, and Giovanni Mataloni. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for prints differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $8,000 while the average work can sell for $350.