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Baroque 17th century German fountain design engraving print by Boeckler
By Georg Andreas Böckler
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Baroque 17th century German fountain design Copper-line engraving, published in 1664 in Nuremberg
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Mid-17th Century Baroque Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving, Etching

The Lobated Musk Duck, Australia, engraving with original hand-colouring, 1795
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'The Lobated Musk Duck' Copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring. 1796, by Richard
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Red-tailed Tropic 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

Materials

Engraving

George II, King of England, royalty portrait engraving, circa 1780
By Pierre Francois Basan (1723-1797) after Founan
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'George II' Copper-line engraving by Pierre Francois Basan (1723-1797) after Founan. Basan (1723
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Late 18th Century Renaissance Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Différentes Especes de Buffets et Leurs Developments, French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
formation) French copper-line engraving by PL Cor after Andre Jacob Roubo (1739–1791). 18th century laid
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Late 18th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Gladiolus Carneus - Henry Andrews antique botanical pink flower engraving print
By Henry C Andrews
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
copper-line engraving with original hand-colouring from Henry Andrews' 'The Botanist's Repository', 1797
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Flowering Lily Plants: A 17th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Cataputia Vulgaris, Parietaria Sylvestris
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1640s Academic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Besler Hand Colored Botanical Engraving of Wood Pink Cottage Pink Flowers
Located in Alamo, CA
A 17th century hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Caryophyllus Maior Sylve Strisvarie
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17th Century Old Masters Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Hand-Colored Map of Delfland by Hendrik de Leth, 1740 – Delft The Hague
Located in Langweer, NL
, ornamentation, and informative quality. The original copper engraving has been delicately hand-colored, likely
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1740s Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Paper

John Evelyn Esq., English diarist, early 19th century portrait engraving print
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'John Evelyn Esq' Copper-line engraving, by WH Worthington after Robert Walker. John Evelyn FRS
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Early 19th Century English School Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Amaranthus tricolor: A 17th-18th C. Besler Hand-colored Botanical Engraving
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored copper plate engraving entitled "Amaranthus Tricolor", depicting a flowering
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Early 18th Century Academic Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Botanical Illustration of Yellow Variegated Sage from Munting’s 1696 Herbal
Located in Langweer, NL
, which deviates from traditional botanical illustrations of its time. The copper engraving technique
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1690s Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Paper

Whispers of the Night: Anatomical Elegance of Horseshoe Bats, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
artworks are hand-colored copper engravings, a popular and detailed technique of the time, allowing for the
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1770s German Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Final Voyage: The Death of Captain Cook at Kealakekua Bay, Hawaii, 1779
Located in Langweer, NL
Copper engraving from Thomas Bankes’s “New System of Geography” published by Royal Authority c.1775
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1770s Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

18th Century Engraving "Attack with a Battering Ram" by Montfaucon
Located in Alamo, CA
This early original copper-plate engraving entitled "Attaque avec le Belier" from 'L'antiquité
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Chateau Valeri, French chateau, garden estate plan, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Chateau Valeri' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From 'Topographia Galliae', a fine
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Castle of Irrois in Champagne, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Prosp. du Chasteau de Irrois en Champagne' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Castle and Town of Tanlay, French architecture, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Prosp du Chasteau et Bourg de Tanlay' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d une Stalle, Roubo French cabinetmaking engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan, Coupe, et Elevation d'une Stalle' French copper-line engraving by Milson after Andre Jacob
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Late 18th Century French School Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Dutch 18th Century Copper Tobacco Box
Located in Delft, NL
engraving on the front and back. Name and title engraved on top and front. The copper box is lined with tin
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18th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Tin, Copper

Maniere de Coller Les Bois Droits, Roubo French cabinetmaking design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Maniere de Coller Les Bois Droit et Les Paneaux Cintree en Plan' French copper-line engraving by
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Late 18th Century French School Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Henry Bennet Earl of Arlington, English Civil War, portrait engraving, c1820
By Jacobus Houbraken 1
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving by Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) after Peter Lely. Houbraken was a Dutch
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Early 19th Century Renaissance Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Diogenes the Cynic, Greek philosopher. C18th Grand Tour Roman bust engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Diogene Cinico' Copper-line engraving by Pazzi after Giovanni Domenico Campiglia (1692-1768
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Mid-18th Century Renaissance Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Representation Generale de la Voute de La Galerie du President, French engraving
By Charles Dibdin
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Copper-line engraving by Mathys Pool (1676-1732) after Picart and Charles Le Brun (1619-1690). 1718
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

San Benedetto Con Altri Nanti, religious engraving after Veronese, circa 1700
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Religious copper-line engraving by CM after Francesco Petrucci after (Paolo Caliari) Veronese
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Early 1700s Old Masters Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Vue d une partie du Lac de Geneve, Switzerland, engraving, circa 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
French copper-line engraving depicting the Lake of Geneva, Switzerland. From 'The Scenery and
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1780s Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Antique English Moths Caterpillars on Woodland Plants, Hand-Colored 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: This set of two original hand-colored copper engravings by Eleazar Albin comes from A Natural
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

California Birds – Northern California Honeyeater Port Français Thrush, c.1798
Located in Langweer, NL
. Museum glass is recommended. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: French school, published in Paris, late
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Late 18th Century French Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Gardens of the Chateau Rueil, Paris, France, mid 17th century engraving
By Matthaeus Merian
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Prosp. horti Auraicorum Pomorum a Ruel' Copper-line engraving by Matthaeus Merian. From
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Mid-18th Century Rococo Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Plan of Lima and View of Potosí – Peru Bolivia City Plan and Mining View, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Unknown Date: circa mid-18th century
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Plan of the Park, Garden and Plantations of Goodwood, 18th century engraving
By Colen Campbell
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Richmond and Lenox &c Copper-line engraving with later hand-colouring by Hendrik Hulsbergh (d.1729) after
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18th Century English School Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Antique Print of a Guard of Honour for the Farewell of Isbrand Ides, China, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Ides'. Copper engraving of a guard of honour during a farewell ceremony, described by Eberhard Isbrand
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18th Century Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Judaea or Terra Sancta, Twelve Tribes of Israel – Sanson Map, c.1680
Located in Langweer, NL
: Copper engraving with contemporary wash coloring Maker: Guillaume Sanson, Amsterdam, circa 1680
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique Map of the Peloponnese – Peloponnesus, Morea, by Cluver, ca.1697
Located in Langweer, NL
profile enhances the classical character of the cartouche. Technique: Copper engraving with hand color
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Late 17th Century German Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique Classical Greece Map – Aegean Sea Crete, ca.1697
Located in Langweer, NL
profile enhances the classical character of the cartouche. Technique: Copper engraving with hand color
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Late 17th Century Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Four Antique English Botanical Herb Prints, Elegant Green Umbellifers – 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
matting to emphasize the delicacy of the engravings. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand
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Early 20th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique Herb Botanical Prints – Soft Green Palette, Set of Four c.1902
Located in Langweer, NL
matting to emphasize the delicacy of the engravings. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand
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Early 20th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Classical Marble Statues, Apollo and Nude Figures – Montfaucon Antiquity, 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
paired with another Montfaucon plate for a cohesive classical wall. Technique: Copper engraving Maker
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1720s British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique English Moths and Caterpillars on Oak and Fern – Albin Entomology 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
: This set of two original hand-colored copper engravings was produced by Eleazar Albin for his landmark
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Early 18th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique Print of Elements of Stowe Park, Stowe, Buckinghamshire, England, c.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Stowe - L'Arc Corinthien - Obelisque du Général Wolfe (..)'. Copper
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18th Century Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Quiet Hills of Berkshire — Newbury from Speen Hill, Turner Byrne 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
atmospheric qualities of the sky and landscape. Technique: Copper engraving with original hand coloring Maker
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Early 19th Century British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique Print of Soldiers Attacking an Ottoman Convoy by Leviez, circa 1778
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: S.F. Ravenet after P. Wouwerman, published by Charles Leviez, France, c
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Late 18th Century French Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Ortolan Bunting – Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp Nozeman, 1789
Located in Langweer, NL
Ortolan Bunting – Antique Dutch Bird Print by Sepp & Nozeman, 1789 This finely hand-colored copper
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18th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique English Moths on Fruit and Hedgerow Shrubs – 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 Print of Gibraltar, c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gibraltar verovert door de Pr. van Hessen Darmstadt (..)'. Copper engraving
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18th Century Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Ancient Egypt – Nile Valley Map by d’Anville, Classical Antiquity, c.1765
Located in Langweer, NL
interiors. Technique: Copper engraving with contemporary outline hand color Maker: Jean-Baptiste
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1760s French Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

East African Coast – French Map by Bellin, Zanzibar to Arabia, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
African wall arrangement. Technique: Copper engraving with contemporary hand color Maker: Jacques-Nicolas
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1740s French Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

French Edition of an Antique Map of Friesland in the Netherlands, 1709
Located in Langweer, NL
, making the map a striking display piece. Technique: Hand-coloured copper engraving Maker: Alexis-Hubert
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18th Century Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Antique Map of Cayenne and Cassepouri, French Guinea, South America, c.1730
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'A Map of the Island Cayenne (..)’. A set of interesting copper engravings of
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18th Century Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Decorative Map of the Holy Land, Wanderings of Moses by Pieter Mortier, ca. 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
are prized for their fine copper engravings, combining scholarly content with elaborate decoration
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

North South Africa – Elegant Double Map, Hand-Colored, c.1825
Located in Langweer, NL
. Technique: Copper engraving with contemporary outline hand color Maker: European school, c.1825
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1820s British Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Vue d un Village près de la Ville de Berne, Switzerland, engraving, 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Vue d'un Village près de la Ville de Berne' French copper-line engraving by Masquelier after
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1780s Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

II. e Vue d un passage du Mont St Gothard, Switzerland, engraving, 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'II.e Vue d'un passage du Mont St Gothard' French copper-line engraving by Duparc after Claude
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1780s Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

1.ere Vue d un passage du Mont St Gothard, Switzerland, engraving, 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'1.ere Vue d'un passage du Mont St Gothard' French copper-line engraving by Nee after Claude Louis
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1780s Naturalistic Antique Copper Engravings

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Engraving

Antique Southern Hemisphere Map by Guillaume De L Isle, Circa 1783
By Guillaume De L Isle
Located in Langweer, NL
frame enhances contrast and suits both classical and contemporary interiors. Technique: Copper
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Late 18th Century French Antique Copper Engravings

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Paper

Plan et Elevation d un Buffet en Niche, Roubo French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Plan et Elevation d'un Buffet en Niche' French copper-line engraving by Berthault after Andre
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Late 18th Century French School Antique Copper Engravings

Materials

Engraving

Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes, Roubo French design engraving
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Elevations de Divers Especes de Dessus de Portes' French copper-line engraving by JB Bichard
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Late 18th Century French School 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.