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Technique: Engraved
Engraved View of Bridgnorth, a Town in Shropshire, England, 1807
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is part of a collection showcasing the beauty of England and Wales, a series that was common in the 18th and 19th centuries to celebrate and document the picturesque landscapes and significant towns of Britain.
The text provided in the last image offers several details:
1. The title of the engraving is "BRIDGENORTH. Shropshire."
2. It was engraved by J. Greig from a drawing by the late E. Dayes.
3. The engraving was published in London by Vernor, Hood & Sharpe Poultry, February 1st, 1807.
4. It was created for "The Beauties of England and Wales."
The artwork depicts Bridgnorth, a town in Shropshire, England. The engraving would have been intended to capture the charm and appeal of Bridgnorth, with its notable bridge and surrounding architecture. Engravings like this one were often collected by those who appreciated the artistry of such views and by those who were interested in the topographical and historical significance of the location.
E. Dayes (the late Edward Dayes) was a well-known artist of the period, and J. Greig was the engraver who transferred Dayes' artwork into the medium of engraving. The publication date of February 1st, 1807, places this work in the early 19th century, a time when such engravings were a popular form of mass media, providing a visual understanding of places that many people might not have the opportunity to visit themselves.
The engraving serves as both an artistic and historical record, capturing Bridgnorth in the early 19th century with a level of detail and craftsmanship that is characteristic of the period's topographical art...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$133 Sale Price
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Enchanting Norwich: A Historical 1801 Engraved View by W. Angus and E. Dayes
Located in Langweer, NL
An original hand-colored engraving of Norwich in England.
The text within the image provides several pieces of information about the print:
1. "NORWICH." - This is the title of th...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$162 Sale Price
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Rare Nancy Wickham Boyd Design Technics Modernist Studio Pottery Wall Plate
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare, mid-century wall plate with primitive incised design and textured glaze by Nancy Wickham Boyd (1923-1987). Piece measures 10" by 10.5" and i...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Engraved Wall Decorations
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Earthenware
$875 Sale Price
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Engraving of Anthony Madox: 1753 Master Contortionist
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving features Anthony Madox, an English performer known for his dexterity and contortion skills. He was active in the 18th century and was renowned enough to perform before...
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1750s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$143 Sale Price
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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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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$564 Sale Price
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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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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$659 Sale Price
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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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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$325 Sale Price
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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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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$325 Sale Price
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Manufacture of Fish Hooks in the 18th Century Engraved, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793.
This engraving is part of the "...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$162 Sale Price
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Original Antique Engraving of Hunting, Small Game Hunting and Traps, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique engraving is an illustration from the monumental work of the "Encyclopédie Méthodique" published by Charles-Joseph Panckoucke in 1793.
The plate is dedicated to "Chass...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$219 Sale Price
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Elegance in Black and White: the Striped Skunk Engraved, circa 1774
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Elegance in Black and White: Viverra Mephitis Linn."
Description: This hand-colored print, meticulously drawn by J. Hle and engraved by J. Beck, features 'Viverra Mephitis L...
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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$210 Sale Price
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Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique hand-colored engraving of the Norway Lemming, originating from "Die Säugethiere in Abbildungen nach der Natur mit Beschreibungen," which translates to "The Mammals...
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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$162 Sale Price
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The Little Auk - A Life Seize Study Engraved in Seasonal Plumage by Selby, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
This print from "Illustrations of British Ornithology" by Prideaux John Selby features the Little Auk in both its summer and winter plumages. The illustration captures the distinctiv...
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1820s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$1,147 Sale Price
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Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
A beautifully detailed print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustrations of British Ornithology," depicting the Little Gull in various stages of plumage.
The artwork features an adul...
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1820s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$1,004 Sale Price
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Aquatic Songbirds named Dippers Engraved by Selby and Hand-Colored, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving features a pair of Dippers, also known as water ouzels, which are small, stout, aquatic songbirds. This print from Prideaux John Selby's "Illustration...
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1820s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$1,147 Sale Price
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Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
Large original antique print with two illustrations of birds, which are finely detailed and colored, from a series of ornithological studies. The print is engraved with the signature...
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1820s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$1,147 Sale Price
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South America: Hand-colored 18th Century Framed Map by Thomas Jefferys
Located in Alamo, CA
This detailed hand-colored map of South America by Thomas Jefferys was published in London in 1750. The map shows countries, early colonial possessions, towns, rivers, mountains, and...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Southern Courthouse of Stockholm: An Engraving by Willem Swidde, 1691
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Cüria in Suburbio Australi Holmiae" - The Southern Courthouse, Now Stockholm City Museum
Description: This historical print, titled "Cüria in Suburbio Australi Holmiae," ill...
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Late 17th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$516 Sale Price
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Jacques Callot - Set of 2 Engravings : "Les Gueux" - 17th Century - France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
These engravings are part of a series of 25 prints called "les gueux" or "les mendiants", "les barons", "les barons". Numbered 12 and 16, they were published with the 23 others betwe...
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
A. Van Dyck "Maria Luissa De Tassis" Engraving by C. Vermeulen 17th Century
By Corneille Vermeulen
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This magnificent etching is a portrait of "Maria Luissa de Tassis", engraved by C. Vermeulen after the painting by A. Van Dyck of 1630. Van Dyck painted in 1630.
Antoine Van Dyck, ...
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17th Century Belgian Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Diverse Mammals Engraved and Hand-Colored: Skunk, Stink Badger, and Canid, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique engraving displays three different mammalian species:
1. **Mephitis mephitis** - Commonly known as the striped skunk. Characterized by its prominent striped fu...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$210 Sale Price
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Contrasts in Mammalia: The Brown-Tailed Mongoose and the Brown Hyena, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving showcases two distinct animals:
1. **Meilogale Brune** - This is likely the brown-tailed mongoose (Meilogale moschata), recognizable by its elongated body, short legs...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$306 Sale Price
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Nocturnal Foragers: A Banded and Asian Palm Civet and Enigmatic Mongoose, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
This original hand-colored engraving showcases three distinct mammals, each labeled in French with their scientific names:
1. **Viverra fasciata** - Known as the banded palm civet. ...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$286 Sale Price
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Encounters at Dawn: The Standoff at Tahiti with Captain Wallis Engraved, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Natives of Otaheite Attacking Capt. Wallis, The First Discoverer of that Island"
This engraving depicts a significant historical encounter between the natives of Tahiti ...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$535 Sale Price
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West Africa Entitled "Guinea Propria": An 18th Century Hand Colored Homann Map
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria, nec non Nigritiae vel Terrae Nigrorum Maxima Pars" by Johann Baptist Homann (1664-1...
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Mid-18th Century German Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Eternal Gaze: An Alaskan Enigma by John Webber, Circa 1795
Located in Langweer, NL
"Echoes of the Northern Shores: A Prince William Sound Woman in Lyddiker's Etching"
This detailed engraving, crafted by the skilled hand of Lyddiker, is based on an original drawin...
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Late 18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$373 Sale Price
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Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's (Madagascar) Seeds and Plants, 1601
Located in Langweer, NL
"Botanical Illustration of Saint Lawrence's Seeds and Plants by De Bry, 1601"
Description: This engraving from Theodore de Bry's collection, produced in 1601, features a botanical study of various seeds and plants native to the island of Saint Lawrence, also known as Madagascar. Each plant is meticulously rendered with Latin letters corresponding to a legend that identifies them. This careful study was part of De Bry’s extensive work to document and illustrate the flora and fauna encountered by European explorers during their voyages to exotic lands.
The illustration captures the diverse plant life from the island, from the bulbous shapes of the roots in the foreground to the towering forms of the trees in the background. The detail in the image reflects the European fascination with new and foreign natural history, a subject that was growing in popularity and significance during the Age of Exploration. De Bry's works served not only as scientific records but also as means to captivate and educate his contemporaries about the wonders of the natural world.
Translation of the Latin text:
"There is a certain tree, its summit dividing into the smallest of branches. From this, the Chaonas nuts are collected. B. The House of...
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Early 17th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$487 Sale Price
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Spices of the Tropics: Cinnamon and Cassia in De Bry's 1601 Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Spices of the Tropics: Cinnamon and Cassia in De Bry's 1601 Illustration"
Description: This 1601 engraving by Theodore de Bry offers a detailed look at the spice-bearing tre...
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Early 17th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$459 Sale Price
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Governor-General Vander Lyn of the Dutch East Indies, Patron of Exploration 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
Cornelis van der Lyn, Gouverneur Generaal van Nederlands Indien
Copperplate engraving/etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
The image is an original antique print, a portrait of Corne...
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1720s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$267 Sale Price
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Rycklof van Goens: Formidable Governor-General of the VOC, Dutch East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
Rycklof van Goens was a prominent figure in the history of the Dutch East India Company (VOC), Van Goens served as Governor-General in the Dutch East Indies from 1678 to 1681.
Here'...
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1720s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$267 Sale Price
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Greece, "Graeciae Antiquae"" A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 17th century hand colored copperplate engraved map of Greece entitled "Graeciae Antiquae Tabula Hanc Geographicam" by Nicolas d'Abbeville Sanson, engraved and pub...
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Mid-17th Century French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Attrib. Eduard Baldus copper print plate titled, "The Peace"
By Edouard Baldus
Located in Kingston, NY
The copper engraving plate is titled "The Peace, " which is attributed to Edouard Baldus, who signed the work. This plate was used to create eng...
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16th Century French Renaissance Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
19th Century Antique Handcolored Print of Different Sea Crabs, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
These original hand-colored antique engravings by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez offer a captivating glimpse into the world of marine life. Created with intricate detail and vibrant c...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$181 Sale Price
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Copper Engraving of The Dutch and Austrian Netherlands Handcolored, 1772
Located in Langweer, NL
This antique map, a rare hand-colored engraved piece by E.A. Philippe de Pretot, showcases intricate detailing and vibrant colors. The dimensions of the map measure approximately 33 ...
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1640s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$248 Sale Price
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Bernard De Bailliu "Pitti Palace, Venus Room", Engraved, 17th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice pair of large engravings by Bernard Bailliu is a representation of the work done by Peter of Cortona on the ceiling of the Venus Room in the Pitti Palace...
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17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Elaborate Chinese Room Divider
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese screen. Beautifully and elaborately decorated on both sides. Raised detailing and mother-of-pearl inlays on one side and gold painted detail on reverse side.
Category
1920s Chinese Vintage Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Paint, Paper
Pair of Engravings of Architectural Studies by Alessandro Specchi
By Alessandro Specchi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of engravings of architectural studies by Alessandro Specchi. Pair of original engravings of architectural studies in black painted frames of the staircase in Palazzo Barberini,...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
England, Scotland & Ireland: A Hand Colored Map of Great Britain by Tirion
By Isaak Tirion
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored double page copperplate map of Great Britain entitled "Nieuwe Kaart van de Eilanden van Groot Brittannien Behelzende de Kon...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Southern Greece: A Large 17th C. Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large original hand-colored copperplate engraved map of southern Greece and the Pelopponese Peninsula entitled "La Moree Et Les Isles De Zante, Cefalonie, Ste. Marie, Cerigo & C...
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1690s French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nicolas Lancret « the Game of Hide and Seek » Engraving 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This wonderful engraving belongs to a set of three engravings representing children's games. This series dates from the 18th century. It consists of the game of hide and seek, the game of the four corners and the game of the ox leg.
The scene depicted here is immersed in an abundance of nature. In the centre is a young girl walking away with her eyes poorly concealed. A young man is also walking away in the opposite direction, holding a handkerchief in his left hand. Behind them, seven other girls are sitting down and seem to be paying no attention to the two young men in the foreground. In the background is a bust resting on a pillar, all decorated with roses.
This scene is taken from a painting by Nicolas Lancret...
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18th Century French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Byron Gálvez / Brazo Extendido / Woman
By Byron Gálvez
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Nació en Mixquiahuala Hidalgo.1? Su padre, quien tocaba jazz y leía (Algo fuera de lo común en esos años en el México rural) expuso a Gálvez a la cultura, aunque esto dio lugar a un ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Portugal: A Large 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Sanson and Jaillot
Located in Alamo, CA
This large hand-colored map entitled "Le Royaume de Portugal et des Algarves Divisee en see Archeveches, Eveches et Territoires Par le Sr Sanson" was originally created by Nicholas S...
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1690s French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Burlesque Engraving print Rancor Cuts the Hat of Ragotin, 18th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Engraving by Louis de Surgis de Surugue after a painting by Jacques Dumont dit Le Romain.
It is part of a series of 16 engravings illustrating "Le Rom...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Scandinavia & Portions of Eastern Europe: 18th Century Hand-Colored Homann Map
Located in Alamo, CA
An early 18th century hand-colored copper-plate map entitled "Regni Sueciae in omnes suas Subjacentes Provincias accurate divisi Tabula Generalis" by Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724...
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Early 18th Century German Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Color Etching Antonia Dombrowsky 2000- Color Engraving - handmade Bütten-Paper
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Artist Antonia Dombrowsky
Color Etching -
Etat 3/5 2000
Dimension Print
Height 50 cm / 19.68 inches
Width 30 cm / 11.81 inches
Biography of the Artist
1935 Born in Düsseldo...
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Early 2000s German Minimalist Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$318 Sale Price
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Northern Scotland: A 17th Century Hand-colored Map by Mercator
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a framed hand-colored 17th century map of Northern Scotland by Gerard Mercator entitled "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", published in Amsterdam in 1636. It is a highly detailed map of the northern part of Scotland, with the northwest Highlands and the cities Inverness and Aberdeen, as well as the Orkney Islands and the Hebrides. There is a decorative title cartouche in the upper left corner.
The map is presented in an antiqued brown wood...
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1630s Dutch Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
20thC Italian sunburst
Located in Livorno, IT
Gilt wood ray with mirror inserts. Central convex mirror, also called "witch's eye" (oeil de sorcière) light 20 cm. Overall diameter 90 cm.
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20th Century Italian Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold
$1,912
Antique Print of a Battle in Vidia Rajoe in India, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print of a Battle Scene in Vidia Rajoe, Ceylon. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
Artists and Engravers: François Valent...
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18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$210 Sale Price
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'Il Giocolare' Travelling Young Juggler + Drummer Antique Original Copper Plate
By Francesco Maggiotto, Giovanni Volpato 1
Located in Munich, DE
This delightful original copper engraving by Giovanni Volpato ( 1733-1803 ) after a painting by Francesco Maggiotto ( 1738-1805 ) was executed in Venice in 1765.
A little boy, carry...
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1760s Italian Rococo Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
Antique Engraved Hand Colored Colton & Co. Pocket Book Map of South Carolina
By G.W. & C.B. Colton
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Very fine and rare hand colored antique engraved G. W. & C.B. Colton & Co. "Book Map" on onion skin paper of South Carolina, 1874
Published at 172 William Street, New York
Below date of "1874" says the following:
Entered according to the Act of Congress in the year 1855 by J. H. Colton, in the clerks office of the district court
of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
Title of pocket book...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$695 Sale Price
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Old German Map of Northern America with Attractive Hand Colouring, 1864
Located in Langweer, NL
Interesting German map of Northern America in a handsome coloring.
Genuine antique hand colored map of North America, with handsome detail, in German detai...
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1860s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$344 Sale Price
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Antique Print of Ambon, Indonesia by Valentijn, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print Indonesia titled 'Amboina'. Beautiful view of Ambon, Indonesia. With several ships in the foreground. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valent...
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18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
$497 Sale Price
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Twelve Ingravings 18th Century by Carlo Losi from Rosso The Presence of The Gods
By Carolus Losi
Located in Miami, FL
The Subject is
The Serie of Romans Gods in the Niches from Rosso, ingraved by Caraglio. This Serie of ingravings is circa 1770 engraved by CAROLUS LOSI.
12 pieces representing the Roman Gods...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Greco Roman Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper
Hampshire County, Britain/England: A Map from Camden's" Britannia" in 1607
By John Norden
Located in Alamo, CA
An early hand-colored map of Britain's Hampshire county, published in the 1607 edition of William Camden's great historical description of the British Isles, "Britannia". This map was drawn by cartographer John Norden (c. 1547-1625) and engraved by William Hole (active 1607-1624) and William Kip...
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Early 17th Century English Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
" The Painter Loves his Model ", Engraving, 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful engraving entitled the painter in love with his model engraved by J. B. Michel. It is enhanced with watercolour. It represents a painter in his studio in full creation in f...
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20th Century French Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
18th Century French Map and City View of Joppe/Jaffa 'Tel Aviv' by Sanson
Located in Alamo, CA
An original antique engraving entitled "Joppe; in ’t Hebreeusch by ouds Japho; hedendaags Japha, of Jaffa; volgens d’aftekening gedaan 1668", by Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600 - 1667). This is a view of the city of Joppe (in Hebrew Japho), now called Japha or Jaffa, the harbor portion of modern day Tel Aviv, Israel as it appeared in 1668 . It depicts a very busy harbor with numerous boats. A large ship on the left appears to be firing its canons and a small ship on the right appears to be sitting very low in the water, either heavily loaded with cargo or sinking. The town is seen on the far shore with a fortress on a hill across in the background. The map is printed from the original Sanson copperplate and was published in 1709 by his descendants.
The map is presented in an ornate brown wood frame embellished by gold-colored leaves and gold inner trim with a double mat; the outer mat is cream-colored and the inner mat is black. There is a central vertical fold, as issued. There are two small spots in the lower margin and one in the upper margin, as well as two tiny spots adjacent to the central fold. 1717 is written below the date 1668 in the inscription. The map is otherwise in very good condition.
Another map of the "Holy Land" (by Claes Visscher in 1663), with an identical style frame and mat is available. This pair of maps would make a wonderful display grouping. Please see Reference #LU5206220653552. A discount is available for the purchase of the pair of maps.
Artist: Nicholas Sanson d'Abbeville (1600-1667) and his descendents were important French cartographer's active through the 17th century. Sanson started his career as a historian and initially utilized cartography to illustrate his historical treatises. His maps came to the attention of Cardinal Richelieu and then King Louis XIII of France, who became a supporter and sponsor. He subsequently appointed Sanson 'Geographe Ordinaire du Roi' the official map maker to the king. Sanson not only created maps for the king, but advised him on geographical issues and curated his map collection...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Etienne Charpentier "Interior Decoration of the Gallery of the Hotel Villars"
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Nice and large engraving by Etienne Charpentier (1705- 1764). It shows a view of the interior decoration of the gallery of the Hotel Villars. There are also some more technical elements in the lower part of the engraving. It is numbered 5.7. This interior is in a Louis XV rocailles system, recognisable by the multitude of curves and the numerous floral and shell motifs. It was inspired by the engraving made by David Blondel, the king's engraver.
signed: Charpentier sculp
Blondel inv
Slight trace of wetness but good general condition
Etienne Charpentier was a French engraver, publisher and print dealer...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
C. 1625 After Antoine de Pluvinel, "Henry IV, Mounted", Hand Colored Engraving
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 17th century, French hand colored equestrian engraving. After Antoine de Pluvinel (French, 1552-1620), "Henry IV, Mounted", figure 42 from "L'Instruction du Roy en l'Exercice de Monter a Cheval", c. 1625, matted and framed under UF-3 plexiglass (blocks approx. 97% of UV) , gallery label verso. Figures from this publication have sold at Christie's. Those were not hand colored.
A highly detailed engraving with the French King Henry 1V the central figure. Mounted on horseback, Le Roy (the King) is watched by no less than 10 courtiers some of whom are mounted on horseback, all of which are named in the engraving.
Antoine de Pluvinel (1552, Crest, Dauphine - 24 August 1620) was the first of the French riding masters, and has had great influence on modern dressage. He wrote L’Instruction du Roy en L'exercice de Monter à Cheval ("instruction of the King in the art of riding"), was tutor to King Louis XIII, and is credited with the invention of using two pillars, as well as using shoulder-in to increase suppleness.
In 1594, Pluvinel founded the "Academie d'Equitation" near what is now Place des Pyramides. There, the French nobility was trained not only in horsemanship, but also in all the accomplishments (dancing, fashionable dressing, etc.) It can be said that Pluvinel's influence on the aristocracy lasted from the late 16th century to the 17th century. Richelieu, the future Prime Minister of King Louis XIII attended the Academie; so did William, Duke of Cavendish.
Pluvinel's book was published posthumously by the Flemish engraver Crispijn van de Passe II and the royal valet de chambre...
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Early 17th Century French Baroque Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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