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Apocynum androsamifolium - French botanical flower engraving by Bessa, c1830
By After Pancrace Bessa
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Apocynum androsamifolium' (Fly-trap dogbane or spreading dogbane) Original copper-line engraving
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Vue des Montagnes du Val-Travers, Neuchatel, Switzerland, engraving, 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Vue des Montagnes du Val-Travers, d'ou aperçoit le Lac de Neuchatel' French copper-line engraving
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1780s Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Neptune and Marine Deities, Roman Sea Gods and Reliefs – Montfaucon, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
the classical subject matter without overpowering the engraving. Technique: Copper engraving Maker
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1720s British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antholyza Fulgens. Henry Andrews antique botanical flower engraving print
By Henry C Andrews
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Antholyza Fulgens - Refulgent-flowered Antholyza' Original copper-line engraving with original
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Northian Moraea. Henry Andrews antique botanical flower engraving print
By Henry C Andrews
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Morea Northiana - Northian Moraea' 'Native of the Brazils'. Original copper-line engraving with
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Echium Glaucophyllum, Henry Andrews antique botanical flower engraving print
By Henry C Andrews
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Africa. Original copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Botanist's
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Antique Map of Friesland after the Floods of the 13th Century, 1718
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Hand-coloured copper engraving Maker: F. Halma, Leeuwarden, 1718
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18th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Male Eurasian Teal – Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
copper engraving from 1789 depicts the male Eurasian Teal (Anas crecca), a small and elegant dabbling
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18th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Female Common Shelduck – Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
-colored copper engraving, published in 1789, features the female of the Common Shelduck species (Tadorna
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18th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Irlandia – Antique Miniature Map of Ireland, Latin Cartography by Du Val c.1679
Located in Langweer, NL
dark brown frame complements the understated engraving and historic character. Technique: Copper
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Late 17th Century French Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique English Moths and Caterpillars on Grass Flowering Plants – Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: This set of two original hand-colored copper engravings was issued in London in 1720 as part of
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Les Bergers Romains, landscape with Roman ruins, 18th century engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Les Bergers Romains Copper-line engraving by Jean Jacques Leveau (1729-1786) after Pierre Mettay
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18th Century French School Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Crustaceans - Coconut and hermit crabs, natural history engraving print, 1837
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Crustacea' Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. From Baron Georges Cuvier's (1769
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Crustaceans - cyclops etc, antique English natural history engraving print, 1837
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Crustacea' Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. From Baron Georges Cuvier's (1769
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Antique English Moths with Caterpillars and Host Plants – Albin Entomology 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
: This set of two original hand-colored copper engravings was published in London in 1720 as part of
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique English Moths and Caterpillars on Hedgerow Plants – Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
set of two original hand-colored copper engravings was published in London in 1720 as part of Eleazar
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

"Kacia, " Original Color Lithograph by Eugene Delatre
By Eugène Delâtre
Located in Milwaukee, WI
), and also under the artist John Lewis Brown. Most of his prints are etchings, copper engravings, or
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1890s Modern Antique Copper Engravings

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Lithograph

Early English Moths – Death’s-Head Hawk, Elephant Hawk, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Eleazar Albin, London, 1720
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

English Hawk Tiger Moths – Hummingbird Hawk, Garden Tiger, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
history wall with depth and visual rhythm. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Early English Butterflies – Large White, Peacock Red Admiral, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
refined, gallery-style presentation. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

English Tiger Footman Moths – Scarlet Tiger, Speckled Footman, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
natural history wall. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Eleazar Albin
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

The Monitory Lizard, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1790
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Monitory Lizard' Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1790, by Frederick
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Cream-coloured Plover, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Spur-winged Goose, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Pink-headed Duck, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Red-necked Grebe, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Red-billed Promerops, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

White-eared Bustard, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Harlequin Humming-Bird, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Gold-breasted Trumpeter, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Black faced Ibis, 18th century bird engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Hooded Merganser, 18th century bird duck engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Decorative Antique Map of Austria – Frederick de Wit, Amsterdam c.1690
Located in Langweer, NL
or light tan archival mat will enhance the contrast of the engraved details. Technique: Copper
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Rare Antique Map of Leeuwarden by P. Bast, 1603, Wall Art, Netherlands
By P. Bast
Located in Langweer, NL
for collectors of Dutch cartography, Frisian history, and early modern city plans. Technique: Copper
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Early 17th Century Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

The Rostrated Ray, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1794
By Frederick Polydore Nodder
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Rostrated Ray' (Eastern Shovelnose Ray) Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

French Neoclassical design for a Pulpit, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. C1768. Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect
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Late 18th Century French School Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

French Neoclassical design for a Pulpit, engraving after Delafosse
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. C1768. Delafosse was a French decorative designer, engraver and architect
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Late 18th Century French School Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Champignon de la France, a French antique mushroom engraving, 1791
By Jean Baptiste Francois Buillard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'L'Agaric Glutineux' A French copper-line engraving with original printed colouring of mushrooms
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Champignon de la France, a French antique mushroom engraving, 1791
By Jean Baptiste Francois Buillard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'L'Agaric Piedfu' A French copper-line engraving with original printed colouring of mushrooms by
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Along the Avon at Bath — Early 19th-Century English Cityscape, 1824
Located in Langweer, NL
balance. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Published by Hebe, from *Neue Zeitung für die Jugend*, 1824
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Early 19th Century German Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Champignon de la France, a French antique mushroom engraving, 1791
By Jean Baptiste Francois Buillard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Le Bolet Bisannuel' & 'Le Bolet Coriace' A French copper-line engraving with original printed
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Champignon de la France, a French antique mushroom engraving, 1791
By Jean Baptiste Francois Buillard
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Le Bolet Parasite' & 'Le Bolet Poivre' A French copper-line engraving with original printed
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

English Moths Caterpillars – Buff-tip, Winter Moth Allies, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
presentation. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Eleazar Albin, London, 1720
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

English Moths Caterpillars – Common Rustic, Drab Tiger Moths, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
history presentation. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker: Eleazar Albin
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Flowering Henbane : A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting flowering "Hyosciamus albus and Hyosciamus
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Early 18th Century Academic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Buttercup Flowers: A Besler 18th Century Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving depicting Ranunculus (Persian Buttercup) flowers from
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Early 18th Century Academic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Fuegians of Tierra del Fuego – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
mount to reveal the plate mark is also recommended. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker
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Early 19th Century Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Patagonians of Southern Argentina – Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques Kuyper (del.), engraved by Portman Publisher: Johannes
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Creek People of North America – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques Kuyper (del.), engraved by Portman Publisher: Johannes Allart
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Residents of Quito, Ecuador – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
reveal the plate mark and margins is recommended. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Guiana Indigenous People – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques Kuyper (del.), engraved by Portman Publisher
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Inhabitants of Unalaska, Alaska – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
mounting recommended to reveal the full sheet and plate mark. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Inhabitants of Nootka Sound (Vancouver Island) – Antique Ethnograph Print, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques Kuyper (del.), engraved by Portman Publisher
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Inhabitants of Norton Bay, Alaska – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
full sheet and plate mark. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques Kuyper (del
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Inhabitants of Prince William’s Bay, Alaska – Antique Ethnographic Print, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
reveal plate mark and margins. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques Kuyper (del
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Inhabitants of French Harbour – Antique Hand-Colored Ethnographic Print c.1805
Located in Langweer, NL
showcase the full sheet including plate mark. Technique: Hand-colored copper engraving Maker: Jaques
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Lesser White Throat, bird and nest engraving by John Latham
By John Latham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving. 1781. From John Latham's 'General Synopsis of Birds' 1781-1785, and its
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

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Antique Copper Engravings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique copper engravings available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique copper engravings — often made from paper, parchment paper and metal — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique copper engravings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique copper engravings bearing Baroque or Louis XV hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique copper engravings have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Basilius Besler, John Selby and Colen Campbell are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Copper Engravings?

Prices for antique copper engravings start at $100 and top out at $32,500 with the average selling for $525.
Questions About Antique Copper Engravings
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique copper finish refers to the natural tarnishing or ‘patina’ that a copper piece acquires over time. It also refers to the green color some vintage copper pieces take on. You’ll find a large collection of antique copper from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Unless a copper piece has a heavy green patina indicating advanced age or bears a maker’s mark identifying it, the best way to tell whether a copper piece is antique is to take it to an appraiser. Find a collection of antique, vintage and modern copper pieces on 1stDibs.