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Battle of Wimpfen, 1622: Engraving by Matthäus Merian (ca. 1645)
Located in Langweer, NL
his detailed and accurate topographical views and historical engravings, many of which document key
Category

Antique 1640s Maps

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of the Brown and Ash-Colored Crane by Seligmann, ca.1770
Located in Langweer, NL
*, this piece provides insight into the historical fascination with documenting and studying wildlife from
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Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century, Sweden Mirror with Carved and Gilt Wood Frame Cobalt Blue Glass
By Burchard Precht
Located in IT
Sweden. Gustav is less documented in historical sources, while his father Burchard (born October 24, 1651
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Louis XIV Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Giltwood

Engraving of Women Resisting Capture by Dutch Pirates, Strait of Magellan, 1768
Located in Langweer, NL
collection documenting historical voyages or pirate activity, aimed at a European audience that consumed
Category

Antique 1760s Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed L. Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Florence Fragment Base with Fossil Shells in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

Italian and French Renaissance Enamel Metalwork, 1887
Located in Langweer, NL
artist and illustrator who specialized in documenting historical artistic designs. This particular print
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Antique 1880s Prints

Materials

Paper

Circle of Pietro Cavallini - St. Bartholomew - 14th century Fresco
Located in Bruxelles, BE
. This fresco, with its documented provenance and historical significance, represents a vital link in the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Medieval Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Plaster

Pair of Qingbai Funerary Vases with Daoist figures, Southern Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
, are noted for their diverse decorations and quality levels, as extensively documented in historical
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of 17th Century Italian Florence Fragments with Citron and Ammonite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Lithograph Poster by Georges Braque, Céret Museum Exhibition, 1983
By (after) Georges Braque
Located in Madrid, ES
artist’s death, the piece stands as a historical artifact that documents Braque’s enduring influence and
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Vintage 1980s French Posters

Materials

Wood, Paper

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Black Crucifix with Tourmaline in Matrix
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tourmaline

Mount Bromo Volcano Erupting in 1856 – East Java Lithograph, Published 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
document of a historical eruption, rendered with firsthand observation and artistic mastery. It would be a
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Antique 1870s Prints

Materials

Paper

Vibrant Colonial Era Java Print: Festival near Mount Ardjoeno, ca. 1872
Located in Langweer, NL
historical and artistic document of celebration in a mountain village—rare among 19th-century European
Category

Antique 1870s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

17th Century Florence Fragment Base with Natural Coral Head
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Gold Leaf

18th Century Italian Florence Fragment with Smokey Crystal Quartz and Ammonite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia installations. “I am honored
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz

The Martyrdom of Father John Forest, Burned by Order of Henry VIII in 1538
Located in Langweer, NL
, and his execution is well documented, as he was one of the notable martyrs who stood against Henry
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Antique 1680s Prints

Materials

Paper

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Crucifix with Selenite Sunrays and Apophyllite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Sculptural 18th Century Rococo Italian Florence Fragment with Rare Stalagmite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

17th Century Florence Fragment Candlestick Base with Rutile Quartz Crystal
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and
Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Quartz, Gold Leaf

17th Century Italian Florence Fragment Candlestick with Iridescent Ammonite
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Rococo Italian Florence Fragment with Fossil Shells and Barnacles
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf

An American Bnei B rith Charity Container, Circa 1950
Located in New York, NY
issues. Charity containers from Bnei B'rith Women from circa 1950 are significant as historical
Category

Vintage 1950s American Religious Items

Materials

Tin

Roller-Printed Yard Good, Made to Memorialize George Washington, ca 1824-1832
Located in York County, PA
, and wheat stalks. An example of this textile, among the collection of the New York Historical Society
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Antique Mid-19th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Cotton

Sculptural 18th Century Florence Fragment with a Fossil Shell and Crystal Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Medici family and exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian Crucifix with Malachite, Calcite, and Raspberry Garnet
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Carnelian, Malachite

18th Century Italian Silver and Gold Crucifix with Mica and Calcite Crystal
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Foreign Field Sports: Egyptians, Crocodile Catching by Dubourg Howitt, 1813
Located in Langweer, NL
The image, an original antique aquatint, depicts "Egyptians Crocodile Catching." Historically
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Antique 1810s Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Florence Fragment with Fossil Agate Coral and Herkimer Diamonds
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents, faithful
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Agate, Coral, Rock Crystal

Westras: A Jan van Aveelen Engraving from Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna , 1701
Located in Langweer, NL
," a significant work by Erik Jönsson Dahlberg, documenting the historical and contemporary landscapes
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Antique Early 1700s Prints

Materials

Paper

The Pastoral Elegance of Ulriksdal Castle by Herman Padtbrugge, ca.1685
Located in Langweer, NL
antiqua et hodierna," a grand work documenting the historical and contemporary landscapes of Sweden
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Antique 1680s Prints

Materials

Paper

A Keren Hayeshuv Charity Container, Israel Circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Hayeshuv Charity container is a historical artifact that documents the early stages of Israel's development
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Vintage 1940s Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Tin

Chair Thonet Nr. 404, Marcel Kammerer in 1905
By Marcel Kammerer, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
House had string seat and a backrest, none preserved is known. Historical photographs and other
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Sovereign Profiles: King Otoo and Lady Tynai-Mai of Tahiti, Published in ca.1785
Located in Langweer, NL
-Mai, referred to as a principal lady of Tahiti, is less well-documented in historical records than
Category

Antique 1780s Prints

Materials

Paper

Carel Reyniersz: Esteemed Governor-General of the VOC, Dutch East Indies, 1724
Located in Langweer, NL
circumstances, are not prominently documented in available historical records. Reyniersz's life and career
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Antique 1720s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Bird Print of a Green Pie from the East Indies
Located in Langweer, NL
piece of art but also a historical scientific document. Prints such as this would also attract those
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Silver Leaf Cross with Plated Crystals on a Mica Cluster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
committed to exhibiting precious collections of works of art, historical relics, original documents
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Crystal, Silver Leaf

19th Century Framed Chicken Oil Painting Signed H. Lambert for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document
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Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Print of the Institut de France by Charpentier, 1863
Located in Langweer, NL
originates from 'Paris dans sa splendeur', documents, views, historical scenes, descriptions, and history
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Italian Cross with Kyanite, Calcite Crystals, and Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia installations.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Gold Leaf

After Christophe Fratin (Signed), Grooming 12 Point Stag in Patinated Bronze
By Christophe Fratin
Located in Morristown, NJ
, mythological, or historical, are documented but are rarely seen today. Fratin was celebrated for his lively
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Animal Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Village Oil Painting on Canvas Signed E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Canvas

Shetland Islands Sea Chart – Antique Nautical Map by Ottens Brother c.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
excellent visual document for both historical research and decorative purposes. It stands as a testament to
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Antique 1740s Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Table Coffee Sofa Willy Rizzo Alveo Black Chrome 1972 Vintage Cidue Italy
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
towering political figures, including Churchill, and to document seminal historical moments such as the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Chrome

18th Century Italian Figure of Christ on Crystal with Mica with Baroque Pearls
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia installations.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

"Actaeon in Flight, " Large Painting of Mythological Scene w/ Male Nude, 1942
By William Littlefield
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-founded the New York City Ballet. This painting is also fascinating from an art historical perspective
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Vintage 1940s North American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Sculptural 18th Century Italian Gold Leaf Figure of Christ on a Calcite Cluster
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
, historical relics, original documents, faithful reconstructions and multimedia installations.
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting Signed J. Lievin for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Framed Landscape Oil Painting on Board Signed E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

Large Antique Map of the East Indies by Brouwer, 1917
Located in Langweer, NL
. *This map is a significant historical and scientific document, representing early 20th-century
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Early 20th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Canvas, Paper

19th Century Framed Farmyard Oil Painting Signed Kermanguy for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
actual historical content which they document. His work can be seen at the Musée des Beaux-Arts, Louvier
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Landscapes Paintings Signed Dupuy for E. Galien-Laloue, Set of Two
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they document. His work can be
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
documented historical stones. In 1980s, the interest in the stone was revived. It is possible that this stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Common Scoter – Antique Bird Print ‘Anas Nigra’ by Nozeman Sepp, 1770
By J.C. Sepp, M. Houttuyn
Located in Langweer, NL
, wigstaart" noted. Beyond its artistic appeal, this print is historically significant as it documents the
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century Sailboat Oil Paintings Signed A Michel for E. Galien-Laloue
By Eugene Galien-Laloue
Located in Dallas, TX
only for their contribution to 20th century art, but for the actual historical content which they
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Antique Print of a small Japanese Dish by G. Audsley, 1884
By George Ashdown Audsley
Located in Langweer, NL
among collectors. The plate stands as both a document of historical decorative art and a work of art in
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Antique Late 18th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

19th Century, Italian Oil on Canvas, Market at Giaveno Tower by Carlo Piacenza
By Carlo Piacenza
Located in IT
summer light. The work is also a document of historical interest for the architectural events that have
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Romantic Paintings

Materials

Canvas

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Historical Documents For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of historical documents is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique historical documents was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, metal and parchment paper. Historical documents have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Historical documents bearing Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made historical documents over the years, but those made by Victor Hugo and Eduard Buk Ulreich are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Historical Documents?

Historical documents can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,598, while the lowest priced sells for $419 and the highest can go for as much as $92,956.