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Antique Handcolored Engraving of Silkworm Life Cycle, c.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, valued for its detailed scientific illustrations
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Shrikes in Natural Harmony: A Study of Avian Elegance by Ambrosius Gabler, 1809
Located in Langweer, NL
late 18th and early 19th centuries, was known for his work in scientific illustration, particularly in
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Early 1800s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Sophisticated Elephant Anatomy Wall Set – Original Buffon Engravings, 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
and exceptionally decorative set, appealing both as scientific illustrations and as elegant wall art
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
-century natural history, this work embodies Seligmann’s legacy of merging scientific illustration with
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Detailed Botanical Engraving of the Coffee Plant from Histoire Naturelle, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
image, this style of scientific illustration is typical of 18th and 19th-century natural history
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$152 Sale Price
20% Off
Aquatic Elegance: A 19th Century Portfolio of Marine Gastropods, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
appearance.
The print is a hand-colored engraving, a common practice in the 19th century for scientific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$104 Sale Price
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Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson
s Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustration with aesthetic appeal. His works remain highly prized for their accuracy and
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1770s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$562 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Colored Engraving of the Norway Lemming, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
significant work in terms of scientific illustration and taxonomy. The terms mentioned such as Berglemming and
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1770s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Butterfly Prints (Set of 2) – Sumatra Lepidoptera c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
, showcasing the butterflies' wings, bodies, and caterpillar forms with fine scientific accuracy and artistic
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$419 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Botanical Study of Plum and Cherry Blossoms and Fruits, Hand-Coloured in 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
-century scientific illustration.
Condition Report:
The engraving is in very good condition with vibrant
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Shells of the Unio: A Study in Nature
s Diversity, circa 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
texture elevate these engravings beyond mere scientific illustration, turning them into timeless pieces of
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$276 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Fossil Engraving - Multivalves and Marine Fossils - Plate LXVII, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
and showcases the meticulous detail characteristic of early scientific illustration. This engraving
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1760s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$228 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of Catfish species
Located in Langweer, NL
is indicative of the period's scientific illustrations, which were created to document and share new
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$247 Sale Price
20% Off
Patinca Rich Hand Colored Antique Print of a Beaver, Pubished in circa 1820
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations are typical of natural history engravings that were used for educational and scientific purposes
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Rare Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Le Sajou or Capuchin Monkey, circa 1898
Located in Langweer, NL
the pinnacle of scientific illustration from the late 18th century.
Audebert, both artist and
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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British Botanical Watercolor of Tulips
Located in Downingtown, PA
British botanical watercolor is a stunning example of scientific illustration and artistic elegance
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Victorian Elegance: A Trio of Ornamental Foliage from 1880 Paris
Located in Langweer, NL
only as scientific illustrations but also as objects of beauty to appeal to horticultural enthusiasts
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1880s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$228 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Original Vintage Botanical Illustrations from Revue Horticole, circa 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
contributors to the world of scientific illustration in the 19th century. Their work was crucial in helping
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1850s French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Galbanum and Hungarian Gentian: Rare Medicinal Plants Illustrated, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-century scientific illustrations. Bertuch’s *Bilderbuch für Kinder* aimed to educate children on
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Wild Rose Botanical Study: Delicate Flowers and Ripened Hips, Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving would shine in a minimalist frame with a neutral mat, allowing the detailed scientific
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Detailed Study of the Housefly: Anatomy Under the Microscope, Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving would shine in a minimalist frame with a neutral mat, allowing the detailed scientific
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Print with Hand Coloring of a Black Giant Squirrel
Located in Langweer, NL
natural history illustrations, and G.B. Whittaker was the publisher. The print is dated around 1825, which
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$247 Sale Price
20% Off
European Bird Eggs Lithographs, Set of Two – Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 1890s
Located in Langweer, NL
meticulous craftsmanship of German scientific illustration of the period. The soft, natural hues and matte
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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Nictago Jalapa (Marvel of Peru) – Hand-Colored Botanical Engraving, ca.1825
Located in Langweer, NL
known today as Mirabilis jalapa or Marvel of Peru. This elegant botanical illustration features large
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1820s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Little Cormorant – Antique Bird Lithograph by John Gould, c.1832
By John Gould
Located in Langweer, NL
with artists and lithographers helped set the standard for scientific illustration, blending precise
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19th Century English Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$495 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Orchids Published in 1904: A Study of Platanthera Species, 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
aesthetically valuable, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship that went into scientific illustration at the
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Early 1900s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$209 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Print with Hand Coloring of an Alpaca
Located in Langweer, NL
early 19th century. His work was highly regarded for bringing scientific illustration to a wider
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Mid-19th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$247 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Bird Print of a Green Pie from the East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
well as admirers of 18th-century natural history illustration. The inclusion of a scientific
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Mid-18th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$324 Sale Price
20% Off
The Otter’s Catch: A Masterpiece Engraving from Johann Daniel Meyer, ca.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustrations. This particular print is noted for its careful contemporary coloring, which
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1750s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Regal Golden Thrush Perched, 18th Century Seligmann
s Rare Bird Series, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
presentation that was a hallmark of scientific illustrations of this era.
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1740s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Map of Asia Minor
Cyprus with Medallions – Weigel Engraving c.1720
Located in Langweer, NL
, renowned for his detailed historical maps, city plans, and scientific illustrations. His works are prized
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Early 18th Century German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$447 Sale Price
20% Off
Early English Butterflies – Large White, Peacock
Red Admiral, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
history, British scientific illustration, or interior designers seeking authentic early 18th-century works
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Early 18th Century British Antique Scientific Illustrations
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English Hawk
Tiger Moths – Hummingbird Hawk, Garden Tiger, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
history, British scientific illustration, or interior designers seeking authentic early 18th-century works
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Early 18th Century British Antique Scientific Illustrations
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English Moths
Caterpillars – Common Rustic, Drab
Tiger Moths, Albin 1720
Located in Langweer, NL
history, or interior designers seeking authentic early 18th-century scientific illustrations with strong
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Early 18th Century British Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Sugarcane Botanical Chromolithograph, Teboe Cheribon, Java 1892
Located in Langweer, NL
nineteenth-century scientific illustration devoted to agricultural research in the Dutch East Indies.
Plate
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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Conchology Prints – Greenland Bivalves and Modiolaria Shells, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
hand-colored lithographs presents scientific illustrations of mollusks collected and studied during
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Set of 8 Antique Botanical Engravings of Meadow
Pasture Grasses, c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
grasses, each drawn with the meticulous detail typical of English scientific illustration of the period
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1830s British Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Botanical Prints – Decorative Set of 10 Bedstraw Plant Engravings, 1902
Located in Langweer, NL
as a cohesive wall installation rather than a collection of individual scientific illustrations. When
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Illustrations
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The White Fox of Canada – Elegant Arctic Wildlife Engraving Under Moonlight 1801
Located in Langweer, NL
forms, rocky terrain, and distant dwellings—an appealing mix of scientific illustration and atmospheric
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Fruits of the Theban Palm – Botanical Study of Date Palm Egypt c.1776
Located in Langweer, NL
print is a fine example of Enlightenment-era scientific illustration, combining aesthetic beauty with
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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19th-Century Lithograph of a Raccoon and Bear – Stunning Natural History Print
Located in Langweer, NL
illustration reflects the era’s dedication to scientific accuracy and artistic detail in natural history
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Snake Print of Elephant Trunk Snake and Sea Krait, c.1850, Orbigny
Located in Langweer, NL
ideal for collectors of scientific illustration, antique herpetology prints, or natural history decor
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Whispers of the Night: Anatomical Elegance of Horseshoe Bats, 1775
Located in Langweer, NL
that was typical of scientific illustrations from the 18th and 19th centuries. The colors are subtle
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1770s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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19th-Century Zoological Lithograph of Beavers, Muskrats and Field Mice
Located in Langweer, NL
focused on natural history, zoology, or early scientific illustration. Its educational value makes it an
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Kinkajou, Coati, and European Badger
Located in Langweer, NL
Badger, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal Engraving, Wildlife Art, Taxonomy, Netherlands, La
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Print of Sumatran Spiders – Mygalomorphs
Jumping Spiders, c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
renowned scientific work Midden-Sumatra. The plate is titled *Epeiroidae, Theridioidae, Epeiroidae
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Print of Sumatran Spiders – Orb Weavers
Jumping Spiders, c.1887
Located in Langweer, NL
renowned scientific work Midden-Sumatra. The plate is titled *Epeiroidae, Theridioidae, Epeiroidae
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Bird Print of Gulls on Rocky Coastline, 19th Century Seabirds
Located in Langweer, NL
setting and precise detail make this work ideal for lovers of seabirds, antique scientific illustration
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Antique Print of The Extinct Dodo and the Trumpeter Bird, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
of bird life presented.
The engraving style, likely copperplate, is characteristic of scientific
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Map of the Volcano Islands of Santorini – Antique Engraving by Portier, ca.1790
Located in Langweer, NL
continuing to alter the geography. This engraving likely served both as a geographic record and a scientific
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Late 18th Century French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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19th-Century Lithograph of the Long-Striped Tiger and Wild Asian Cat
Located in Langweer, NL
, Clouded Leopard, Big Cats, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal Engraving, Wildlife Art
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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19th-Century Lithograph of Hunting Dogs and Dachshunds Interacting with Cats
Located in Langweer, NL
Dog, Dachshund, Hunting Dogs, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal Engraving, Wildlife Art
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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19th-Century Lithograph of a Rust-Colored Phalanger and Striped Kangaroo
Located in Langweer, NL
, Natural History, Scientific Illustration, Rare Lithograph
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Condition Summary:
The print remains
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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George Brookshaw Print of Pears from Pomona Britannica, Dated 1807
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
of stylized composition distinguishes his pictures from the dry scientific illustrations found in
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Illustrations
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George Brookshaw Print of Two Varieties of Raspberries, One Yellow and One Red
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
pictures from the dry scientific illustrations found in other botanical studies and creates an
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Annona Reticulata – Custard Apple Botanical Lithograph c.1864
Located in Langweer, NL
with a scaly, net-like surface texture. Below the main illustration are two detailed scientific cross
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$714 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Wings: The Fritillary and Copper of Morris
s 1890 Enchantment
Located in Langweer, NL
"A History of British Butterflies" are not just scientific illustrations; they are historic documents
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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$181 Sale Price / item
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Antique Scientific Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of antique scientific illustrations available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for Post-Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Post-Impressionist. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique scientific illustrations available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, brown, white and more. August Johann Rösel von Rosenhof, Basilius Besler, Dr. Robert John Thornton, Georg Wolfgang Knorr and Francois Nicolas Martinet took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in engraving, paint and watercolor, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Antique Scientific Illustrations?
The average selling price for antique scientific illustrations we offer is $1,275, while they’re typically $113 on the low end and $250,000 for the highest priced.
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.
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