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Fingal's Cave: Nature's Cathedral on the Isle of Staffa in Scotland, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
The image depicts Fingal's Cave, a famous sea cave located on the uninhabited island of Staffa, part of the Inner Hebrides in Scotland. This colored engraving is from the "Bilderbuch...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$133 Sale Price
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Fredericton's Barracks and Market House: Hand-Colored 1831 Lithograph
Located in Langweer, NL
This lithograph titled *Barracks and Market House, Fredericton, New Brunswick* presents a picturesque view of Fredericton as it appeared in the early 19th century. The image highligh...
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1830s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
19th-Century Racehorse Portraits: Pandora, Canteen, Mulatto, and Chateau Margaux
Located in Langweer, NL
These are 19th-century equine prints depicting notable racehorses titled "Pandora," "Canteen," "Mulatto," and "Chateau Margaux." They are in the style of British equine portraiture, ...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$191 Sale Price / set
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Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Soapwort and Yellow Asphodel, Calwer, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored Botanical Lithograph of Soapwort and Yellow Asphodel, Calwer, 1854
This elegant botanical lithograph is from Carl Georg Calwer’s *Deutschlands Technische Pflanzen* (1...
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1850s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Elegant European Birds: 1805 Handcolored Engraving from Bertuch's Masterpiece
Located in Langweer, NL
Handcolored 1805 Engraving of European Birds from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder"
This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving from 1805 features six European bird species in...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Fortified Island in the Aegean Archipelago with Ships at Sea, circa 1680
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Fortified Island in the Aegean Archipelago with Ships at Sea, circa 1680
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This copperplate engraving depicts a dramatic scene of a fortified island rising f...
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1680s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
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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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$152 Sale Price
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Coats of Arms of the Prominent Italian Royal and Ducal Houses, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
Historische Wappen-Charte: Coats of Arms of the Prominent Italian Royal and Ducal Houses, 1718
This exquisite copper engraving, printed in 1718 in Nuremberg by Johann Ernst Adelbuln...
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1710s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$419 Sale Price
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Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Engraved: An 18th-Century Egyptian Vista, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
This original print is titled "THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT."
It depicts the famous Giza pyramid complex, with the three pyramids standing prominently in the background. In the foreground...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$153 Sale Price
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Original Antique Print of The Royal Golden Barge, Myanmar (Burma), C.1795
Located in Langweer, NL
This majestic hand-colored engraving depicts the "SHOEPANDOGE or ROYAL GOLDEN BARGE," a magnificent vessel that radiates the opulence and grandeur of a bygone era.
Engraved for "Ma...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$229 Sale Price
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Regal Dignity and Island Beauty: King Poulaho of Tonga and a Woman of Eua, 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
The original antique engraving presents two individual portraits side by side.
On the left is the "Portrait of POULAO, KING of the Friendly Islands," which refers to the historical ...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$210 Sale Price
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Engraving of Russian National Carriages: Droshky and Kibitka, circa 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
Engraving of Russian National Carriages: Droshky and Kibitka
This hand-colored engraving presents two scenes of traditional Russian transportation from the 19th century. The upper i...
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1890s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Ecclesiastical and Civic Dress in Renaissance Italy: Pope, Judge, Lady - 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Antique Print of Ecclesiastical and Civic Dress in Renaissance Italy: Pope, Judge, Italian Lady - 1845
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This compelling trio of hand-colored lithographs offers ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Capture of Limburg by Spanish Forces under Duke of Parma, 1578 - Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving illustrates the capture of Limburg by Spanish forces under the command of Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma, in 1578 during the Eighty Years' War. The scene vividly dep...
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16th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$276 Sale Price
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Threshold of Divinity: The Dendera Isis Temple Doorway in Upper Egypt, 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving depicts the intricately carved inner door of the sanctuary of the Temple of Isis located in Tentyra (modern Dendera), Upper Egypt. This temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis, a major deity in the ancient Egyptian pantheon. The door is framed by hieroglyphic inscriptions and figures of deities, exemplifying the rich iconography of ancient Egyptian religious architecture.
Description: This is a circa 1801 copperplate engraving from George Alexander Cooke's "Universal Geography" .
The print is part of George Alexander Cooke's comprehensive work "A Modern and Authentic System of Universal Geography." This book was a significant compilation of geographical knowledge during the late 18th century, offering descriptions and accounts of various parts of the world, influenced by the age of exploration...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$325 Sale Price
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Handcolored 1849 Engraving of Siamese Brother & Woman from Calcutta, d'Orbigny
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Handcolored 1849 Engraving of Siamese Brother & Woman from Calcutta, d'Orbigny
This remarkable handcolored engraving, created by Fournier after an illustration by Werner, originates from Charles d'Orbigny's *Dictionnaire Universel d'Histoire Naturelle* (Universal Dictionary of Natural History), published in Paris in 1849. It captures ethnographic portraits with exceptional detail and accuracy, offering an invaluable glimpse into 19th-century anthropological studies.
The top two figures represent one of the famous "Siamese brothers," likely referring to the conjoined twins...
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1840s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Negro and Bushmen Portraits, Lithographs by C. Last, 1836, Ethnographic Studies
Located in Langweer, NL
These two lithographs depict individuals of African descent, specifically focusing on the physical characteristics of people of the *Negro* race and the *Bosjesmannen* (Bushmen), as ...
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1830s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$572 Sale Price / set
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Botanical Illustration of Pink Wood-Sorrel – A Delightful Antique Floral Print
Located in Langweer, NL
Charming 1828 Botanical Illustration of Pink Wood-Sorrel – A Delightful Antique Floral Print
This illustration is from a botanical series likely...
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1820s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$133 Sale Price
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19th Century English Framed Hand Colored Engraving Print "The Bury Hunt" Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch or a hunting lodge with this elegant framed antique watercolor. Crafted in England circa 1880, and titled "The Bury Hunt," the scene shows a group of well-dressed me...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper, Glass, Burl
1777 Engraving of Tongan Weapons & Artifacts from Captain Cook's Third Voyage
Located in Langweer, NL
This print titled "Ornemens, Ustensiles Et Armes Des Isles Des Amis" is from Captain James Cook's third voyage, specifically published in 1777 by Strahan and Cadell. It represents va...
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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$267 Sale Price
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Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Beautiful 1805 Hand-Colored Engraving of Butterfly Life Cycle from Bertuch’s Work
Description:
This enchanting hand-colored engraving is from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
The Siege of Nyborg, 1659: A Strategic Battle of the Dano-Swedish War, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Siege of Nyborg, 1659: A Strategic Battle of the Dano-Swedish War"
Translated text (From Dutch) on copper engraving: "The city of Nyborg captured by the lord Michiel de ...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$210 Sale Price
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Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London in 1640, Published in 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
This is a hand-colored atnique print, this time depicting the "Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London, in 1640." It's a historical costume illustration showing the fashion of a high-ra...
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1750s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$181 Sale Price
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Naval Engagement at Unalata, Guam: The Peril of HMS Success, circa 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an 18th-century engraving depicting a nautical scene with dramatic action. The image shows two sailing ships in a state of distress near a rocky coastline, with the central s...
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Late 18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$210 Sale Price
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Original Classical Lamp Engravings: Montfaucon's Collection, Published in 1722
Located in Langweer, NL
These set of original antique engravings are from Bernard de Montfaucon's "L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures" (Antiquity Explained and Represented in Figures), which is a comprehensive collection of engravings illustrating various aspects of ancient life. This work was a significant contribution to the study of antiquity in the early 18th century. The specific volume these images are taken from likely deals with artifacts such as lamps, which were common in burial practices and other rituals of ancient cultures.
This collage showcases three pages from Bernard de Montfaucon's seminal work "L'Antiquité expliquée et représentée en figures." Each page features detailed engravings of ancient lamps...
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1720s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$612 Sale Price / set
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1784 Engraved Portrait of Henry VIII - Tudor Power and Prestige
Located in Langweer, NL
An engraved portrait of Henry VIII, King of England, famous for his role in the separation of the Church of England from the Roman Catholic Church.
His reign saw the Dissolution of...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$171 Sale Price
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19th Century Botanical Engravings of flowers and insects
Located in Seaford, GB
Pair of 19th-century British plant botanicals Engravings with Insects – John Curtis (1791-1862)
Sold as a pair - Please let us know your choice on your purchase order:
1 - Dandeli...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Elegant Costumes of 18th-Century Peru: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Costumes of Peru, 18th Century: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder
This detailed 19th-century hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates traditional co...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Nile and Marsh Crocodiles, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Handcolored Engraving of Crocodiles, Amphibien II, c.1800
This original handcolored copperplate engraving features two distinct crocodile species depicted in naturalistic ...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
View of Customs House and Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice, 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: View of the Customs House and Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice (1760)
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This 18th-century engraving by I. Tirion offers a panoramic view of...
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1760s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$324 Sale Price
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Views of Funchal and Fort Loo, Madeira – Hand-Colored Print from Bertuch, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Views of Funchal and Fort Loo, Madeira – Hand-Colored Print from Bertuch, c.1800
This original hand-colored engraving features two finely detailed views of Madeira Island, from Frie...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$114 Sale Price
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Ceremonial Japanese Ships on River – Hand-Colored Print from 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Boats in this engraving are intended to represent Japanese ships, particularly ceremonial or diplomatic vessels from the Edo period—but as interpreted by European artists of the late...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$114 Sale Price
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Engraving of a Wood Depot on the St Lawrence River near the City of Quebec, 1850
Located in Langweer, NL
A color engraving from the 19th century, with the scene described as "Wood depot on the St Lawrence River near the city of Quebec, years 1850."
The artists involved in the creation...
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1850s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$162 Sale Price
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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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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$229 Sale Price
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Jacques Rigaud Engraving Palais Des Thuilleries
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th Century Jacques Rigaud engraving of Palais Des Thuilleries. The dimension is the sight of the image. This item is ready to be framed to your...
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18th Century French Other Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
Antique Hand-Colored Map of France by J.B. Elwe, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Carte Nouvelle du Royaume de France'. Beautiful antique map of France, including the Southern part of England. Decorated with cartouche and 12 coats of arms.
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Late 18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$812 Sale Price
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1703 Copperplate Engraving of a Dutch Seaman’s Wife in Traditional Costume
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "1703 Copperplate Engraving of a Dutch Seaman’s Wife in Traditional Costume"
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This rare copperplate engraving, created by Caspar Luyken and published by C. Wei...
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Early 1700s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$181 Sale Price
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Title-Page to a Book of Prospects of London, Published by R. Butter (1785-1799)
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Title-Page to a Book of Prospects of London, Published by R. Butter (1785-1799)"
This etching, serving as the title-page to a 'Book of Prospects of London', was published by...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$353 Sale Price
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Frisia Occidentalis, A Rare Antique Engraving of Friesland, The Netherlands
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Frisia Occidentalis.' - A very decorative map of the Dutch province Friesland, also showing the Wadden islands Terschelling and Ameland. With coats of arms of the...
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1620s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$2,343 Sale Price
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Vintage Brass Chinese Hardware Harmony Shadow Box
Located in Somis, CA
A vintage shadowbox of solid brass hardware. The exceptionally large basket-shaped door plate is prominently featured, displaying great details of a ...
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20th Century Chinese Engraved Wall Decorations
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Brass
$99 Sale Price
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Botanical Study of Various Plant Structures in an Original Engraving, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Botanical Study of Various Plant Structures
This engraving is from the publication "Flora Londinensis," an illustrated work detailing the flora found around London. The specific pla...
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Early 1800s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$133 Sale Price
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Chief Goliath and Hercules Beetles - Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving, c.1810
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Chief Goliath and Hercules Beetles" - Hand-Coloured Copperplate Engraving from Bertuch's 'Bilderbuch für Kinder' (1810)
Description: This captivating hand-coloured copperpl...
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1810s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$306 Sale Price
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The Last Roman Catholic Monarch to Rule over England, Scotland and Ireland, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
An original engraved portrait of James II, King of England.
The style of the engraving and the attire of the individual are consistent with late 17th-century fashion, aligning with James II's reign from 1685 to 1688.
The text beneath the image indicates that it was published as part of the same historical work by Rapin de Thoyras, and this specific print was made from an original picture painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller, a leading portrait painter of that time. The engraving was published as the act directs on August 1st, 1789, showing that it was also intended to be protected under copyright law.
This inscription indicates that the portrait of James II, King of England, was originally painted by Godfrey Kneller (referred to as G. Kneller Pinx, with "Pinx" being an abbreviation for "pinxit," Latin for "painted by") and engraved by John Goldar (referred to as Goldar Sculp, with "Sculp" being short for "sculpsit," Latin for "engraved by").
James II of England, who was also James VII of Scotland, was born on October 14, 1633, and reigned from 1685 until he was deposed in the Glorious Revolution...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$248 Sale Price
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The Martyrdom of Father John Forest, Burned by Order of Henry VIII in 1538
Located in Langweer, NL
Engraving of the burning at the stake of a Franciscan friar. Here is a detailed analysis, including a description and a translated version of the text:
The text at the bottom reads:...
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1680s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$420 Sale Price
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Royal Hunting Traditions: His Majesty's Dog Kennel at Ascot, c.1795
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving shows "His Majesty's Dog Kennel at Ascot," a facility associated with the royal hunting grounds near Ascot, England. This artwork reflects the importance of hunting as a royal pastime and the infrastructure dedicated to maintaining hunting hounds.
The scene depicts a substantial kennel building with two prominent wings and a central section. A group of hounds is seen in the courtyard, indicating this was an active kennel used...
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1790s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$124 Sale Price
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Coats of Arms of the European Empires and Kingdoms with Historical Annotations
Located in Langweer, NL
Andere Wappen-Charte: Coats of Arms of the European Empires and Kingdoms with Historical Annotations, 1718
Detailed description: This beautifully hand-colored copper engraving, pri...
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1710s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$420 Sale Price
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Stables and Tennis Court of the Duke of Bedford at Historic Woburn Abbey, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
The engraving shows the Duke of Bedford's stables, alongside a newly constructed tennis court and riding house at Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, England. This architectural depiction ...
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1750s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$124 Sale Price
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Celebration of Tahitian Culture: Traditional Dance at Otaheite, circa 1785
Located in Langweer, NL
An antique engraving depicting a dance scene titled "An Exact Representation of a Dance in Otaheite," Otaheite being an archaic name for Tahiti in French Polynesia. This engraving would have been created as a part of a series to document the culture and life of the Tahitian people, likely observed by European explorers during one of the many voyages to the South Pacific in the 18th century.
In the foreground, there are central figures engaged in a dance, wearing traditional Polynesian attire, which includes wraps around their waists and adornments that seem to represent status or a part of the dance costume. They are holding what appear to be fans, which may be part of the traditional dance. The dancers' poses suggest movement and a performance aspect to the scene.
Behind the dancers, we can see a group of musicians providing the accompaniment, playing drums, which indicates the importance of music and rhythm in the dance. To the right, there is an audience of seated individuals, likely members of the community, watching the performance.
The background of the scene includes thatched huts and a lush landscape with palm trees, depicting a typical village setting in Tahiti. The checkerboard pattern on the ground where the dance takes place is notable, as it adds a sense of structure to the scene.
This image would have been intended for a European audience unfamiliar with Tahitian culture and would have served as a visual record of the encounters between European explorers and the peoples of the Pacific Islands.
The engraving you've uploaded, titled "An Exact Representation of a Dance in Otaheite," is likely from a work documenting the voyages of Captain James Cook, given the style and subject matter. Captain Cook made three voyages to the Pacific Ocean during the 18th century, and his encounters with the peoples of the Pacific, including those of Tahiti (Otaheite), were extensively recorded and published.
The engravings from Cook's voyages were made by artists who accompanied him, such as John Webber on his third voyage, or were based on sketches made by other crew members. These images were then published in the official accounts of the voyages. The most notable of these accounts is "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean" undertaken during Cook's third voyage from 1776 to 1780, which was published in the years following his death in 1779.
Another possible source for this engraving could be from the accounts of Joseph Banks. Banks was a naturalist who joined Cook on his first voyage (1768-1771) aboard the HMS Endeavour and was responsible for extensive collections and descriptions of Pacific cultures. His collections and later works also included illustrations and engravings of the scenes and peoples encountered.
Given that the engraving is labeled as "London Published as the Act directs by Alexr. Hogg at the Kings Arms...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$95 Sale Price
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The Repast of the Reapers: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Rural Scene
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "The Repast of the Reapers: 18th-Century Hand-Colored Rural Scene"
Description: This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled *The Repast of the Reapers*, depicts a lively ru...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$105 Sale Price
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Lesser White Heron by Johann Seligmann, c.1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Kleinere Weiße Carolinische Reiher - Hand-Colored Engraving of the Lesser White Heron by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Century
This finely detailed hand-colored engravin...
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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$631 Sale Price
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Hand-Colored Engraving of Hummingbirds and Dormouse by Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Kolibri mit rother Brust, der Kolibri mit grüner Brust, und der Siebenschläfer - Hand-Colored Engraving of Hummingbirds and Dormouse by Johann Michael Seligmann, 18th Cent...
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1770s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$659 Sale Price
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Equestrian Dressage Horse Print Original Handcolored Antique Engraving , 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Text: "Le cheval étant sur son plan naturel, pour faire voir la plus parfaitte posture du Cavallier"
Translated: "The horse being in its natural position, to show the most perfect ...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$755 Sale Price
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Set of 18 Hand Coloured Bird Engravings
Located in New York, NY
Set of 18 hand coloured bird engravings. Antique hand coloured bird engravings by Jacques de Seve, commissioned by George-Louis Leclrec, Comtes de B...
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18th Century French Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$12,600 / set
Rituals of the Sun: Sacrifice and Feast in Honor of Solar Deities, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original copperplate engraving on vellin-type paper, dating from a French edition of 1727-1738 of the monumental work "Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses..." by A. Moubach...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$229 Sale Price
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Unique Entomology Study - Hand-Colored Butterfly Prints Published in ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored 18th Century Butterfly Prints by J.B. Schmutzer - Circa 1775-1790
These beautifully hand-colored engravings, created by J.B. Schmutzer in the late 18th century (circa 1...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$362 Sale Price / set
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Regal Golden Thrush Perched, 18th Century Seligmann's Rare Bird Series, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This original antique hand-colored engraving by Johann Michael Seligmann is a representation of the Golden Thrush, derived from George Edwards' "Natural History of Uncommon Birds" and "Gleanings of Natural History." The artwork was part of Seligmann's own work, "Sammlung Verschiedener Auslandischer und Seltener Vogel," which translates to "Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds," published in 1749.
The engraving contains several lines of text in different languages, likely identifying the bird and giving references to the work it was derived from. Here’s the transcription and translation of the visible text:
- "Gallula Bengalensis." - This is Latin, likely the scientific name of the bird at the time, which translates to "Bengal Gallula" or "Bengal Thrush."
- "N:o 80./VII.Heft." - This seems to be a reference to the plate number and the volume or issue number of the collection.
- "Le Grive Dorée, Icterus." - In French, this means "The Golden Thrush, Icterus." 'Icterus' refers to the genus that includes birds commonly known as orioles, which are often characterized by their yellow and black plumage.
- "Goldbrostel." - This could be an old or regional name for the bird in German, which might translate to something like "Gold Breast" referring to the bird's golden chest...
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1740s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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$659 Sale Price
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Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving titled "Histoire Naturelle: le café" is a detailed botanical illustration, part of an 18th or 19th-century natural history text or compendium.
It depicts the coffee ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$153 Sale Price
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Detailed Engraving of The Greater Coat of Arms of Sweden, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original detailed engraving of the greater coat of arms of Sweden, referred to in Swedish as "Svea rikes huvudvapen." The engraving was printed in Paris in 1669 according to Erik Vennberg.
The coat of arms is elaborately detailed, with each escutcheon representing a component of the Swedish empire, including the arms of the House of Vasa among others. At the center, the shield is crowned with a regal crown, symbolizing the Swedish monarchy. Two regally posed lions, a common heraldic symbol of courage and strength, support the shield. The entire composition is topped with a mantle that looks to be teeming with various heraldic motifs, representing the unity and history of the Swedish nation.
The intricacy of the work is indicative of the period's engraving techniques, with each line meticulously carved to bring out the opulence and intricate detail of the symbols. The coat of arms is a visual representation of the sovereignty and history of Sweden.
The engraving is attributed to Jean Le Pautre, a notable French engraver from the 17th century, while the author of the work is Erik Dahlbergh...
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1660s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$324 Sale Price
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Convolvulus Batatas Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788
Located in Langweer, NL
"Convolvulus Batatas Botanical Engraving - Icones Plantarum Medicinalium, 1788"
This delicate hand-colored engraving features the Convolvulus Batatas, also known as the Sweet Potato...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$277 Sale Price
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18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Moths and Larvae with Nettles
Located in Langweer, NL
18th-Century Hand-Colored Engraving of Moths and Larvae with Nettles
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This finely detailed hand-colored engraving, titled 'Nacht-Vlinders van 't Tweede Gezin der Eerst...
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1780s Antique Engraved Wall Decorations
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Paper
$133 Sale Price
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