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19th-Century Lithograph of Seals and Elephant Seals in Arctic and Marine Habitat
Located in Langweer, NL
, Phoca Vitulina, Pusa Hispida, Mirounga, Arctic Wildlife, Antarctic Wildlife, Scientific Illustration
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Fourhorn Sculpin and Long-Spined Bullhead - Intricate Scandinavian Fish Litho
Located in Langweer, NL
the Long-Spined Bullhead (Cottus bubalis), male and female. Renowned for its scientific accuracy and
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Exotic Marsupials: Koala, Wombat
Phalanger
Located in Langweer, NL
art, scientific illustration, flying phalanger, koala, wombat, vintage wildlife print, Australian
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
19th-Century Lithograph of Domestic Cats in Playful and Nurturing Scenes
Located in Langweer, NL
Catus, Cat Illustration, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal Engraving, Taxonomy, Netherlands
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Wings of Elegance: Hand-Colored 1849 Lithograph of Exotic Butterflies
Located in Langweer, NL
masterpiece of 19th-century natural history illustration, the print combines scientific precision with
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1840s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
19th-Century Lithograph of the Gentle Cat and the Serval in Elegant Poses
Located in Langweer, NL
, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal Engraving, Wildlife Art, Taxonomy, Netherlands, La Haye
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Vintage Vistas: Original Hand-Colored Engravings of The Flying Squirrels, 1762
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations of mammals aimed at a scientific audience. The work sought to catalog various species with an
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1760s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
An 18th Century Study of Flycatchers and the Indian Cobra, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
Technique: The style of the engravings is typical of scientific illustrations from the 18th and 19th
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1780s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Snake Print of Worm Snake, Philippine Uropeltis and Amphisbaena, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
-century French scientific illustration, combining anatomical accuracy with decorative appeal. Each snake
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Rare 19th-Century Lithograph of Marsupials Including the Thylacine and Yapok
Located in Langweer, NL
, Extinct Animals, Scientific Illustration, Taxonomy, Zoology
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Condition Summary:
The print is in
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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19th-Century Lithograph of the Caracal and Lynx in Striking Profiles
Located in Langweer, NL
). Originally published in *De Zoogdieren: afgebeeld en in hunne levenswijze geschetst*, this illustration
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Hand-Colored 18th-Century Engraving of Exotic Quadrupeds from Natural History
Located in Langweer, NL
early scientific illustration but also a window into how such works shaped public understanding of
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Early 1800s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print – Saccharum officinarum, Hayne, ca.1820
Located in Langweer, NL
, and early scientific illustration.
Visually, the print works exceptionally well as a stand-alone
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1820s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
19th-Century Lithograph of the African and European Wild Cats in Natural Poses
Located in Langweer, NL
Cat, Felis Lybica, Felis Silvestris, Big Cats, Wildlife Art, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Antique Porcupine, Agouti
Tapir Lithographs – Brodtmann after Schinz c.1830
Located in Langweer, NL
lithography, Schinz zoology, scientific illustration, antique zoological art, animal prints for interior
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1830s Swiss Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Exquisite Flora: A Chromolithographic Collection from the Revue Horticole, 1855
Located in Langweer, NL
artist contributing to the field of scientific illustration during the same period.
- **L. Descamps
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1850s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$513 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Regency Opulence: Brookshaw
s Plums, Plate XVII, Dated 1806
By George Brookshaw
Located in Downingtown, PA
distinguishes Brookshaw's work from the purely scientific illustrations of his contemporaries.
Brookshaw, a
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Wings of the Night: Hand-Colored 1856 Litho of Exotic Moths and Their Life Cycle
Located in Langweer, NL
illustration, capturing the intricate beauty of moths in their natural environment. Likely originating from a
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1850s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$123 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antiquarian Handcolored Aquatic
Insect Engravings, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
biology, natural history, or the evolution of scientific illustration.
More info on the book in which it
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Old Print of a Red or Asiatic Orangoutan, Javan Silvery Gibbon and Green Monkey
Located in Langweer, NL
details captured in the illustrations, appealing to those interested in nature, wildlife, or scientific
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$180 Sale Price
20% Off
Exotic Botanicals Unveiled: The Ginger Plant in Art and Science, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
parts of the ginger plant in a detailed, scientific illustration style typical of historical botanical
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Botanical Engraving of Alaternoides Afric Lauri Serratae from Commelin, 1706
Located in Langweer, NL
ornamental or medicinal properties. This engraving serves as an accurate scientific illustration, helping
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$258 Sale Price
25% Off
Botanical Engraving of Aloe Afric Erecta from Caspar Commelin
s Work, 1706
Located in Langweer, NL
serves as an accurate scientific illustration, helping botanists and herbalists study the plant's unique
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Early 1700s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
19th-Century Lithograph of the Puma and Cheetah in Graceful Stances
Located in Langweer, NL
, Acinonyx Jubatus, Panthera, Big Cats, Wildlife Art, Scientific Illustration, Antique Print, Animal
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1830s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Antique World Map with Astronomical Spheres by Pierre Mortier, Amsterdam, c.1700
Located in Langweer, NL
illustrations show various scientific and biblical concepts, including the phases of the moon, day and night
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17th Century French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$873 Sale Price
25% Off
Winged Jewels of the Victorian Era: Hand-Colored Butterfly Masterpieces, 1890
Located in Langweer, NL
or heathland for the Silver-studded Blue.
These illustrations from Morris' "A History of British
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$180 Sale Price / item
20% Off
White Stork – Large 18th Century Ornithology Print by Sepp
Nozeman, 1789
By J.C. Sepp, Cornelius Nozeman, M. Houttuyn
Located in Langweer, NL
Netherlands and is widely regarded as a pinnacle of 18th-century scientific illustration. The series was
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$2,092 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare 1769 Iceland Sheep Pair – Hand-Coloured Buffon Engravings Amsterdam
Located in Langweer, NL
hung side by side, they create an elegant and balanced display that combines scientific illustration
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Botanical Engraving of Tithymalus Aiz Arbor from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706
Located in Langweer, NL
medicinal uses. This engraving serves as an accurate scientific illustration, helping botanists and
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Early 1700s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
Aloe Afric Humilis Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin’s Work, 1706
Located in Langweer, NL
properties. The engraving serves as an accurate scientific illustration, helping botanists and herbalists
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Early 1700s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Botanical Illustrations from Curtis’s Botanical Magazine (1847)
Located in Langweer, NL
These beautiful hand-colored botanical illustrations, drawn and lithographed by the renowned artist
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$408 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Lichen Prints Set of 6 – German Botanical Lithographs 1874
Located in Langweer, NL
, interior designer wall art, antique scientific illustration
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1870s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Natural History Illustrations: Amphibians, Reptiles, and Mammals, 1793
Located in Langweer, NL
This image is an illustration from a natural history work, a collection titled "Getreue
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1790s German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Old Fish Print Named Opah, Cravo, Moonfish, Kingfish or Jerusalem Haddock, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
scientific illustrations of North Atlantic marine life.
Drawn by Louis Bévalet and lithographed by J
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1840s French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$741 Sale Price
20% Off
Whiting, Poor Cod, Pollack and Saithe - Captivating Fish Litho, 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
rendering make this print a masterpiece of both scientific illustration and fine art.
Condition: The
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Chinese Export Porcelain Blue and White Porcelain After Maria Sybille Merian
Located in Downingtown, PA
, Merian was celebrated for her scientifically accurate and breathtakingly beautiful illustrations of
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Export Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Porcelain
$3,200 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Aloe Humilis Africana Botanical Engraving from Caspar Commelin
s Work, 1706
Located in Langweer, NL
properties. The detailed rendering serves as both a scientific illustration and an educational tool for
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Early 1700s Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
Nature’s Pair: The Artistic Depiction of Great Tits, Engraving ca.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
for detailed scientific illustrations. Each bird is rendered with precision, showcasing the
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Late 18th Century German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Eider Ducks by the Sea: An 1863 Coastal Study
Located in Langweer, NL
its blend of scientific illustration and artistic expression, a hallmark of 19th-century natural
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1850s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Epipactis Enchantment: A Trio of Botanical Illustrations from 1904
Located in Langweer, NL
20th-century scientific botanical illustration, with an emphasis on both accuracy and aesthetics.
In
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Early 1900s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$218 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Suriname Jungle Life
Sacred Stone - Lithograph Pair by Karl Martin, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
paired set of lithographic plates was published in 1888 as part of Karl Martin’s important scientific
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1880s Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Elegant Morvant Ram Engraving, Buffon Amsterdam Edition 1769
Located in Langweer, NL
that complements the earthy foreground tones. As a result, the plate balances scientific illustration
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Vulture Etching – Natural History Print of the Andean Condor, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
delicate, slanted pencil script are typical of scientific illustrations or academic prints from this period
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Late 19th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Pears (Bergamot de Chantilly, Bouchee, Winter Sweet Sugar Pear, Bishop
s Thumb)
By George Brookshaw
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
from the dry scientific illustrations found in other botanical studies and creates an exceptionally
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Early 1800s Victorian Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint
The Majestic Thistle: An Art Nouveau Study by Henry Lambert, 1896
Located in Langweer, NL
of design and artistic elegance. Whether viewed as a scientific illustration or a decorative work
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1890s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Charming Vintage Hand-colored Bird Illustrations by Buffon, circa 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
. Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle" is celebrated for its detailed and scientifically accurate illustrations
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$456 Sale Price / set
20% Off
James Sowerby Botanical Engravings, Georgian, 18th Century, Set of 16
By James Sowerby
Located in Seaford, GB
scientific illustration, combining precise botanical detail with exquisite artistic flair.
Whether you're a
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1790s British Georgian Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$2,102 Sale Price / set
41% Off
Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print
Located in Langweer, NL
the print. This kind of labeling is typical of scientific illustrations from the period.
- The
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Early 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$275 Sale Price
20% Off
The Wonders of Nature: Exquisite 18th Century Engravings of Reptiles and Insects
Located in Langweer, NL
of elegance to the scientific illustrations. Despite the age of the print, it is described as being
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Late 18th Century Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Orchid Illustrations of the Dutch East Indies: A Botanical Heritage, 1854
Located in Langweer, NL
skill necessary to produce such detailed illustrations. It would have been used for both scientific
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1850s Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$1,331 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of Red-Backed Shrike, 18th Century
By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn, Cornelius Nozeman
Located in Langweer, NL
thorns. The level of detail in the image reflects the high standards of natural history illustration at
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Entomological Treasury: A Detailed Study of Insect Diversity, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
hand-colored manner. These illustrations are from a scientific publication or a natural history book
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1840s Belgian Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$180 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Lepidoptera: An Illustrated Compendium of Moths and Butterflies
Located in Langweer, NL
illustration would have been a vital educational tool at the time, combining scientific interest with an
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1840s French Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Entomological Elegance: An Original Antique Catalogue of Beetles, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
, likely hand-colored after printing, which was the style of the mid-19th century scientific illustrations
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1840s Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
$223 Sale Price
24% Off
Seabirds on a Northern Shore – Elegant Antique Guillemots Chromolithograph, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
posture, size, and subtle variations in markings, a hallmark of high-quality scientific bird illustration
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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Antique Caracas Venezuela Monte Ávila Landscape - Tinted Lithograph, 1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Martin’s important scientific and travel documentation of northern South America, this view captures one of
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1880s Dutch Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
Majestic Common Crane in Wetland Landscape – Antique Bird Chromolithograph, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
-century natural history illustration, where scientific accuracy and decorative appeal were closely
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Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Illustrations
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Paper
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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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