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Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755 Description: Depicting the ruins of Sabua
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with engraving on the handle
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Silver soup ladle in the shape of a shell with engraving on the handle. Metal: Silver
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Antique Early 18th Century European Serving Pieces

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Silver candlesticks with floral engravings on raised square bases with four feet
Located in Porto, PT
: 9.5cm x 19cm. Content: 833/1000. Assay Mark: Yes, from the 15th century to 1885. Additional information
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Antique Early 18th Century European Candlesticks

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Silver

Allegorical Engraving of Four Continents, 1798: Ethnographic Art
Located in Langweer, NL
continent, reflecting 18th-century European perceptions of world geography. In the foreground, a rich
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Antique Engraving of Constructing Sun Dials, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Battle of Augsburg 1703 – Bavarian Succession War, Rugendas Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
breached defenses in the background. The composition is characteristic of early 18th-century German battle
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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

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Decorative Antique Engraving of Stone Corals, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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18th Century French Print by Pierre Philippe Choffard
Located in Doylestown, PA
A late 18th century French engraving titled “Marche tout doux, parlez tout bas” (Walk very softly
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints

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Three Antique Hand Colored Engravings of Birds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three 18th century hand colored engravings of parrot specimens as depicted by Peter Brown, an
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Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Prints

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Herculaneum Monuments, 1762: Bayardi s Engraving Plate 61
Located in Langweer, NL
. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Hand Tinted German Engraving of a Bird
Located in Tampa, FL
A hand tinted German engraving of a bird by Johann Sebastian Leitner. Der Scharlach Lory in a
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Antique 18th Century German Drawings

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Set of Eight European Fire Related Engravings by G.Freeman Nicely Framed
Located in Milford, NH
This set of eight European fire-related wood engravings were drawn by G. Freeman and engraved by
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Antique 18th Century European Prints

Grand Roman Relief Engravings after Antique Sculpture – Montfaucon 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
18th-century Roman relief engravings offers a balanced combination of classical subject matter
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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Sophisticated Elephant Anatomy Wall Set – Original Buffon Engravings, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
remarkable suite of six original 18th-century elephant anatomy engravings comes from the rare Dutch edition
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Original Antique Engraving of a Parrot Species
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'Le Perroquet Tapiré'. Original engraved print of a parrot species. This print originates from 'l'Histoire naturelle des oiseaux' by Buffon. Buffon was the ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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De Neufforge s Neoclassical Visions: Original Engravings, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
-18th century. 1. **First Image Description (Elevation of a Building with a Statue):** - Titled
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Group of Three Antique Zoological Hand Colored Engravings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historical group of three 18th century hand colored engravings, including two aquatic French images
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Antique 18th Century French Georgian Prints

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New Testament Title Page Engraving, Dutch Baroque, Circa 1703
Located in Langweer, NL
the 18th century. The composition is conceived in the dramatic Baroque style and presents a complex
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Rare 1769 Tapir Trio – Original Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
European science in the 18th century, and Buffon’s team provided some of the earliest widely circulated
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Antique Rhinoceros Horn Anatomy Engravings, Buffon Scientific Pair 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
pair of 18th-century anatomical engravings illustrates the horn structure and related details of the
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Paper

Original Antique Bird Engraving of a Green Macaw
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Langweer, NL
was his major achievement and an ambitious project characteristic of the 18th-century Enlightenment: a
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Original Antique Bird Engraving of a Gridded Parrot
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Langweer, NL
Naturelle was his major achievement and an ambitious project characteristic of the 18th-century
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Antique Bird Engraving of a White-Crowned Amazon
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Langweer, NL
characteristic of the 18th-century Enlightenment: a 44-volume encyclopedia attempting to include everything known
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Rare Original Antique Engraving of Pearl Fishing, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Parel-Visschery, en hoe die geschiet'. Copper engraving of pearl fishing in
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition c1745 This finely
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints

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Antique Bear Hunting Prints – Finland Poland Forest Scenes – 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving Maker: European school, late 18th century
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Original Antique Engraving of Various Chinese Gods, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Onbekende Goden - Onbekende Goden'. Copper engraving of various Chinese Gods
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Antique Engraving of Shepherds and Cattle, c.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Original Antique Engraving of Queen Anne, circa 1710
Located in Langweer, NL
. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Antique Portrait Isabella Clara Eugenia – Etching by Houbraken, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
European nobility and political figures. A superb example of 18th-century Dutch engraving, this print is
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Original Antique Engraving of a Chinese Temple, 1736
Located in Langweer, NL
more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Pompey’s Column, Alexandria – Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden, 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Pompey’s Column, Alexandria – Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden, 1755 Description This elegant
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of the American Pelican, 19th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Der Amerikanische Pelican - Rare 19th Century Hand-Colored Engraving by Seligmann, Depicting
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Antique 1770s Prints

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California Indigenous Dress Fishing Rafts – Early Ethnographic Engraving 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
clothing, tools, and social interaction as observed by European explorers during the mid-18th century. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Prints

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Antiquities of Luxor (Ancient Thebes), Norden Egypt Engraving, 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antiquities of Luxor (Ancient Thebes), Norden Egypt Engraving, 1755 Description This powerful
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Antique Anatomy Engraving of the Muscular System, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of two Chrysanthemum species
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Chrysanthemum bidens (..)'. Hand-finished mezzotint engraving of two
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

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Hand-finished Mezzotint Engraving of three Cotyledon species
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cotyledon Africanum (..)'. Hand-finished mezzotint engraving of three
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

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Pair of Antique Framed Hand Colored French Parrot Engraving
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lofty pair of 18th Century French hand colored engravings of parrots in natural settings as
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints

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Giltwood

Choir Stalls – Rochester Cathedral Gothic Architecture Engraving, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
prints were essential in the 18th century for documenting ancient monuments threatened by decay or
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Antique 18th Century English Prints

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Antique Engraving of Thomas Cromwell, English Statesman, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving reflects both the 16th-century power struggles of Tudor England and the enduring European
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Antique Early 18th Century French Prints

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Column of Trajan, Rome – Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1798
Located in Langweer, NL
monument, small human figures dressed in late 18th-century attire add scale and context, reflecting the
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Antique Late 18th Century British Prints

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Colored Antique Engraving of a Lobster, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled antique print of a lobster from Indonesia. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 – 6 August...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

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Original Antique Engraving of a Rock Formation, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
during the 18th century. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, please study image
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Antique 18th Century Prints

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Antique Engraving of Chameleons and Rodents, Circa 1700
By Cornelis de Bruijn
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful antique engraving of chameleons and rodent species, plate 54- 56. This scarse engraving
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Prints

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Mountains of Bennehassein and Hermit Grottos – Nile Engraving, c.1755
Located in Langweer, NL
travel observation, illustrating the layered cultural landscape encountered by 18th-century explorers
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Antique Botanical Engraving of Tree Mallow Flowers – Weinmann, 1737
Located in Langweer, NL
botanical publications of the 18th century. Consisting of over 1,000 hand-colored engravings, it combined
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints

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Anatomical Back Muscle Study with Shovel Academic Engraving German, c1745
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Anatomical Back Muscle Study with Shovel Academic Engraving German c1745 This finely
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints

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Three Botany Prints Full Color Original Engravings, 1794
Located in Langweer, NL
accessible language, and is renowned for featuring the work of two centuries of botanical illustrators. Many
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Antique Late 18th Century Prints

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Egyptian Ploughing Scene at Gamase, Upper Egypt – Norden Engraving 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Egyptian Ploughing Scene at Gamase, Upper Egypt – Norden Engraving 1755 Description: This rare
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Hand Colored Copperplate Engraving of Copenhagen, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hand-colored copperplate engraving depicting an interesting old view of Copenhagen seen from
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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Prints

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Glass, Mahogany, Paper

Villages of Mennahud Manjelmusa with Pyramids, Copper Engraving - Norden, 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
contemporary Egypt as perceived by 18th-century travelers. The distant pyramids provide architectural gravitas
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Prints

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Anatomical Muscle Figure with Shovel Academic Engraving German, ca.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
18th Century Anatomical Muscle Figure with Shovel Academic Engraving German c1745 Description This
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Antique Mid-18th Century German Prints

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Set of Six Engravings of Italian Regional Dress
By Alessandro d Anna
Located in New York, NY
Set of six engravings of Italian regional dress. Set of six framed antique engravings from a series
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Prints

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Lavender in silver with floral engravings on the edge and rim on a smooth base
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Lavender in silver with floral engravings on the edge and rim on a smooth base. Metal
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Antique Early 18th Century European Decorative Bowls

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Silver

Set Four Hand Colored Pierre Gravees Antiques Engravings
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic 18th Century Antique Hand-Colored Engravings depicting Greek Mythological scenes. This
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Antique Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Revival Prints

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Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paper

Large Set of Framed Late 18th Century Bird Prints by Martinet
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fabulous collection of thirteen 18th Century French ornithological engravings by Francois Nicolas
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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

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Wood, Paper

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18th Century Engravings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 18th century engravings available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century engravings was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and glass. We have 1682 antique and vintage 18th century engravings in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. 18th century engravings have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of 18th century engravings to choose from, but at 1stDibs, neoclassical, Georgian and Baroque 18th century engravings are of considerable interest. Many 18th century engravings are appealing in their simplicity, but Johann Wilhelm Weinmann, Francois Nicolas Martinet and Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon produced popular 18th century engravings that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century Engravings?

Prices for 18th century engravings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 18th century engravings begin at $25 and can go as high as $5,807,050, while the average can fetch as much as $516.

Finding the Right Prints for You

Prints are works of art produced in multiple editions. Though several copies of a specific artwork can exist, collectors consider antique and vintage prints originals when they have been manually created by the artist or are “impressions” that are part of the artist’s intent for the work.

Modern artists use a range of printmaking techniques to produce different types of prints such as relief, intaglio and planographic. Relief prints are created by cutting away a printing surface to leave only a design. Ink or paint is applied to the raised parts of the surface, and it is used to stamp or press the design onto paper or another surface. Relief prints include woodcuts, linocuts and engravings.

Intaglio prints are the opposite of relief prints in that they are incised into the printing surface. The artist cuts the design into a block, plate or other material and then coats it with ink before wiping off the surface and transferring the design to paper through tremendous pressure. Intaglio prints have plate marks showing the impression of the original block or plate as it was pressed onto the paper.

Artists create planographic prints by drawing a design on a stone or metal plate using a grease crayon. The plate is washed with water, then ink is spread over the plate and it adheres to the grease markings. The image is then stamped on paper to make prints.

All of these printmaking methods have an intricate process, although each can usually transfer only one color of ink. Artists use separate plates or blocks for multiple colors, and together these create one finished work of art.

Find prints ranging from the 18th- and 19th-century bird illustrations by J.C. Sepp to mid-century modern prints, as well as numerous other antique and vintage prints at 1stDibs. Browse the collection today and read about how to arrange wall art in your space.

Questions About 18th Century Engravings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

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