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Old Print of a Hippo, a Large Herbivorous Mammal in Sub-Saharan Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
-Saharan Africa.) The Hippopotamus capensis, commonly known as the Hippopotamus or "Hippo," is an iconic
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1840s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Hunting the Camelopard (Giraffe), antique African hunting engraving print, 1813
By Samuel Howitt
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
landscape scenes. African game hunting interest. 230mm by 160mm (image)
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique African Prints

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Aquatint

Antique Print of a Native of Ethiopia and West Africa by Prichard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Gregorius, an Amharic Ethiopian, and Hausa man of West Africa. This print originates from 'Natural History
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Mid-19th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Rare 1920 s Art Deco Print of African American Jazz Age Club by Everett Walsh
Located in Red Lion, PA
Rare 1920s Art Deco Print of an African American Jazz Age Club by Everett Walsh. Exceptional Black
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1920s American Art Deco Antique African Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Print of the Coronation of the King of Ouidah in Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Couronnement du Roi de Juida (..) - Krooning des Konings van Juida
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18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747
By Jakob van der Schley
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dooping des Konings van Kongo'. Print of the baptism of the King of Congo
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18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Original Hand-Colored Antique Print of a Sanga Ox Bos Africanus of Africa
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of a Sanga ox (Bos Sanga Saltii). This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur
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Early 19th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Bird Prints: African Beef-Eater, Pied Hornbill and the Bull-Faced Barbet
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate CXI illustrating various birds including the African Beef-Eater, Pied Hornbill and the Bull
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Early 19th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the Baptism of the King of Congo in Africa, 1747
By Jakob van der Schley
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Dooping des Konings van Kongo'. Print of the baptism of the King of Congo
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18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Fort on the Ivory Coast and Axim, Africa, 1748
By Jakob van der Schley
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la Cote pres de Rio San Andero - Gezigt van de Kust van Rio San Andero
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18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Map Views of the Cape Verde Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean, West-Africa, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Africa. Printed from two copper plates, published for Robert Sayer, London. Artists and Engravers
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1770s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the City and Fortress of Kachao in Guinea Bissau, Africa, 1747
By Jakob van der Schley
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezigt van de Stad en 't Fort van Kachao'. View of the city and Fortress of
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18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of a Fort on the Gold Coast of Africa by Dapper, c.1670
Located in Langweer, NL
`Antique print titled 'Kasteel van Cormantin/The castle Cormantine'. Fine engraving depicting one
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17th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

French in Africa - Woodcut - 1903
Located in Roma, IT
French in Africa is a woodcut on ivory-colored paper realized by an anonymous French artist in 1903
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Early 1900s Modern Antique African Prints

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Woodcut

Antique Print of a Native of Benguela City and a Native of Angola, Africa, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Benguela - Angola'. Antique print of a native of Benguela city in
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1850s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Print of the English Fort of Cap Corse Africa by J. van Schley, 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plan du Fort Anglois de Cap Corse, Situe a la Coste de Guinea (..)' engraved
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Mid-18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Frenchs in Africa - Lithograph - 1902
Located in Roma, IT
Frenchs in Africa is a Lithograph realized by an Unknown Artist in 1902. Good condition. The
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique African Prints

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Woodcut

Antique Ethnographic Lithographs of African Peoples, Brodtmann, 1827
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique lithographs of African peoples by Brodtmann, 1827 These original antique lithographs were
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Early 19th Century Swiss Antique African Prints

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Paper

Set Of Four Engravings Of African Animals
Located in Essex, MA
Each nicely framed with faux tortoise Flemish style frames with gilded inner border and each depicting animals including an elephant, lion, leopard and Hippo.
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Early 20th Century European Antique African Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Khoisan Figures of Southern Africa – Ethnographic Engraving (Houzouanas), c.1803
Located in Langweer, NL
African ethnography, anthropology illustration, colonial-era documentation, museum quality print, Africa
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

Monoemugi, Central Africa – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810)
Located in Langweer, NL
appealing piece for collectors of African history, travel exploration, and antique prints. Condition report
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

Loangers, Central Africa – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810)
Located in Langweer, NL
-century ethnographic print depicting a family from Loango, a Central African coastal region associated
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

Khoikhoi Figures of Southern Africa – Antique Ethnographic Engraving. c.1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Khoikhoi Figures of Southern Africa – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1800
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

Jalofs, West Africa – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810)
Located in Langweer, NL
-colored copperplate engraving depicting two “Jalofs” (now known as the Wolof people) of West Africa. The
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

Mandingue People – Antique Hand-Colored African Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810)
Located in Langweer, NL
Mandingue People – Antique Hand-Colored African Ethnographic Engraving (c.1810) A finely hand
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Costumes is a lithograph made in 1844. Hand colored. Good condition.
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1840s Modern Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

Rare 1849 Handcolored Engraving of African Charrúa (Uruguay) Men
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Handcolored Engraving of African and Charrúa Men, Paris 1849, from d'Orbigny's 'Dictionnaire
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1840s French Antique African Prints

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Paper

Caulescent African Aloe from Caspar Commelin’s "Praeludia Botanica" - 1703
Located in Langweer, NL
," published in 1703. It depicts the Aloe ferox, a species of African aloe, known for its large, spiny leaves
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Early 1700s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Xhosa Family of Southern Africa – Old Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, 1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Xhosa Family of Southern Africa – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving (c.1800) An early
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

Namaqua People of Southern Africa – Hand-Colored Ethnographic Engraving, c.1803
Located in Langweer, NL
Netherlands, circa 1800. A desirable print for collectors of Southern African history, anthropology, and early
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique African Prints

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Paper

African Wildlife and Hunting Scene – Antique German Engraving, c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
African Wildlife and Hunting Scene – Antique German Engraving, c.1840 Description: This striking
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Mid-19th Century German Antique African Prints

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Paper

South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845
Located in Langweer, NL
South African Costumes – Hottentots, Sudanese Women, and Chief Moussaou, c.1845 Description: This
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1840s French Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Engraving of Houses of Benin in Africa, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Maisons de Benin - Huizen in Benin‘. This print depicts houses of Benin
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18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Botanical Engraving of African Aloe from Commelin’s "Praeludia Botanica", 1703
Located in Langweer, NL
African Aloe Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin’s "Horti Medici Amstelaedamensis," 1706 This
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Early 1700s Antique African Prints

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Paper

The Khoikhoi of Southwestern Africa, Original Engraving of circa 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
related to the publication. The title for the print could be "The Khoikhoi of Southwestern Africa" to
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Early 1800s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Allegorical Engraving of Africa, Johann Georg Hertel, Augsburg, Mid-18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
allegorical art, antique prints, or African history as interpreted through European perspectives. It serves as
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1750s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Antique Plan and View of Saint-Louis, Senegal, Africa, 1746
Located in Langweer, NL
of Saint-Louis, Senegal, Africa. This print originates from 'A Collection of Voyages and Travels
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18th Century Antique African Prints

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Paper

Old Engraving of Cape Good Hope in South Africa, 1754
Located in Langweer, NL
. The image depicts the Cape of Good Hope, which is located in South Africa and was a significant
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1750s Antique African Prints

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Paper

African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: African and Moorish Women in Traditional Dress – Rare 1734 Costume Engraving Description
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1730s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Original poster "Sénégal Compagnie de Navigation Paquet" by Viano - Africa
By Viano
Located in PARIS, FR
known for its passenger and freight services, particularly to destinations in Africa. Viano's work
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1920s Antique African Prints

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Africa. Central. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Africa. Central' Inset map of 'Madagascar'. Original antique map, 1903
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

Ancient Map of Africa - Etching - 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
This Map of Africa is an etching realized in the 19th century. The state of preservation of the
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19th Century Antique African Prints

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Etching

Hand-Colored Engraving of African and Malagasy Grosbeaks and Ortolans, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
(African Grosbeak): - This bird represents an African Grosbeak, characterized by its large, thick beak
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1790s Antique African Prints

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Paper

West Africa: 18th Century Hand-colored Homann Map Entitled "Guinea Propria"
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a scarce richly hand colored copper plate engraved map of Africa entitled "Guinea Propria
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1740s Other Art Style Antique African Prints

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Engraving

Ritual Dance: Expressions of Cultural Heritage in an African Ceremony, 1827
Located in Langweer, NL
practices of the peoples in this West African region. This original antique hand-colored print depicts a
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1820s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Geological Map of Africa by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Geological Map of Africa by A.K. Johnston – Mountains and Valleys 1852 This antique map titled
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Antique African Prints

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Paper

African Warthog - Lithograph by Paul Gervais - 1854
By Paul Gervais
Located in Roma, IT
African Warthog is an original lithograph on ivory-colored paper, realized by Paul Gervais (1816
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1850s Modern Antique African Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

African Boxthorn (Lycium horridum, Thurnberg), antique botanical lithograph
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'African Boxthorn (Lycium horridum, Thurnberg)' Colour lithograph, 1909. Plate number printed at
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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

Portrait of an African Woman — 1920s Modernism
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Boris Lovet-Lorski, Untitled (Portrait of an African Woman), lithograph, edition 250, 1929. Signed
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1920s Art Deco Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

Lithograph of a South African Family Gathering: A Glimpse into 1852 Tribal Life
Located in Langweer, NL
evocative print, titled "South African Family Gathering," is a remarkable piece from the "Book of Worlds
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1850s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Profile of an African Woman — 1920s Modernism
By Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Boris Lovet-Lorski, Untitled (Profile of an African Woman), lithograph, edition 250, 1929. Signed
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1920s American Modern Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

1917 original poster by Lucien Jonas - African Army and Colonial Troops Day
By Lucien Jonas
Located in PARIS, FR
visual masterpiece serves as a poignant tribute to the valor and dedication of the Army of Africa and
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1910s Antique African Prints

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Africa. Southern Part. Century Atlas antique vintage map
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Century Atlas. Africa. Southern Part' Original antique map, 1903. Inset maps of 'Cape Town
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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

19th-Century Lithograph of the African and European Wild Cats in Natural Poses
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-Century Lithograph of the African and European Wild Cats in Natural Poses --- This
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1830s Antique African Prints

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Paper

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph made by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

Ancient African Customs - Lithograph by Auguste Wahlen - 1844
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient African Customs is a lithograph realized by Auguste Wahlen in 1844. Hand colored. Good
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1840s Modern Antique African Prints

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Lithograph

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Antique African Prints For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique african prints available for sale. The range of distinct antique african prints — often made from paper — can elevate any home. Antique african prints have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 19th Century. Antique african prints have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jakob van der Schley are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique African Prints?

Prices for antique african prints start at $85 and top out at $742 with the average selling for $124.
Questions About Antique African Prints
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some antique prints are worth something. There is often a market for prints at least 100 years old, especially those produced by Old Masters, such as Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer and Francisco Goya. However, prices do vary based on the maker, historical significance, image quality, medium, series size, condition and other factors. If you'd like an estimate as to the value of a particular print in your collection, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of art prints.