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Hand-Colored 1750 Plan of Batavia, Colonial Jakarta, Indonesia by Jacques Bellin
Located in Langweer, NL
des Voyages', the engraving offers a rare and historically significant view of the Dutch East India
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Snake Print of Banded Snake and Red-Striped Snake, c.1850, by Orbigny
Located in Langweer, NL
Snake Print of Banded Snake and Red-Striped Snake, c.1850, by Orbigny This colorful and rare 19th
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Knight of the Order of Dannebrog: 18th-Century Danish Chivalric Elegance
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving a rare and valuable depiction of Danish history and heritage. Condition: The engraving is in
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Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Execution Print: Public Beheading for Murder in Rome, Hand-Colored, 1820s
Located in Langweer, NL
rare and haunting hand-colored engraving, titled *An Execution in Rome for Murder*, presents a dramatic
Category

Antique 1820s Prints

Materials

Paper

Swedish oval pine table Dated early 1700 Folk Art Peasant Hand Crafted
By Axel Einar Hjorth, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Forest, BE
rare finds. Typical 1700 engraving with some erased parts and remaining on some others. Lots of history
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Farm Tables

Materials

Pine

Curated Vintage Gallery Wall Authentic 3 Piece Art Collection Framed Art Gallery
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Rochester, NY
from signed oil paintings and antique engravings to rare lithographs and early photographic prints
Category

20th Century French Bohemian Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Art Collection 6 Piece Curated Art Gallery Wall Framed Signed Artworks
By (after) Joan Miró
Located in Rochester, NY
from signed oil paintings and antique engravings to rare lithographs and early photographic prints
Category

20th Century French Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint, Paper

16th-Century Map of the Ottoman Empire and Near East: Turcici Imperii Descriptio
Located in Langweer, NL
* by Ortelius, 1571 This rare copperplate engraving, Turcici Imperii Descriptio, is an original map
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Antique 16th Century European Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Bird s-Eye View of Hangzhou (China) by Matthäus Merian, 1638
Located in Langweer, NL
, scholars, and enthusiasts of historical maps. This engraving is a rare piece for its historical, artistic
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Antique 1630s Maps

Materials

Paper

Indian Ascetics and Devotion Rituals – Feeding Birds and Acts of Penitence, 1734
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: This fascinating 18th-century copperplate engraving offers a rare European portrayal of Indian
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Antique 1730s Prints

Materials

Paper

Moses Pitt s 17th-Century Map of Frankfurt, Circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
aesthetic. Mounting: Archival mounting to preserve the integrity of the engraving. A rare and
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Antique 1690s British Maps

Materials

Paper

Der gemeine Kaiman (Common Caiman) - Hand-Colored Zoological Print, Circa 1840
Located in Langweer, NL
the central image remains well-preserved and vibrant. This rare and finely executed engraving is
Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Saynètes Calendar Illustrations, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
These five rare hand coloured engravings with wooden gilded frames were made in France, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Art Deco Italian Chandelier by Ercole Barovier, Murano, 1940
By Ercole Barovier
Located in Budapest, HU
Art Deco Italian chandelier by Ercole Barovier, 1940. It is a very rare piece. The engraving on
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Epsom- The Race Over
By James Pollard
Located in Bristol, CT
Image Sz: 13 3/4"H x 19 1/4"W Frame Sz: 21"H x 26"W Extremely rare colour sporting aquatint
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19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Aquatint

Vintage Johnny Friedlander Abstract Aquatint, circa 1960s
By Johnny Friedlaender
Located in Miami, FL
make. This means they are rarer than prints made by engraving or lithography. This interesting work
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Print of the Domestic Cow by J. Jonston, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Tab XIIII Bos Domesticus'. This rare antique engraving originates from
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Prints

Materials

Paper

Knight - Original Etching by Frédérique Émilie Auguste O Connell - 1848
Located in Roma, IT
work was in vogue among the Parisian social set of the Second Empire. Her works of engraving, rare and
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1840s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Original 17th Century Hand-Colored Print of a Roach, Sea Snake and other Fish
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of illustrating several fish species including a roach and sea snake. These rare hand
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Print of the Harbour Sunda Kelapa of Batavia in the Dutch Indies, 1826
Located in Langweer, NL
of Batavia or nowadays Jakarta, Capital of Indonesia. Rare English Engraving of Batavia. Artists
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Antique 1820s Prints

Materials

Paper

Stunning Decorative Original Antique Print of various Raja Fish Species
Located in Langweer, NL
in the family Rajidae containing 16 species. It includes the brown ray and many others. These rare
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Antique Mid-17th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

The Duke of Parma s Pontoon Bridge in The Siege of Antwerp, 1632
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare original engraving of the Pontoon Bridge Constructed by the Duke of Parma in 1585, depicting
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Antique 1630s Prints

Materials

Paper

Björn Weckström Lapponia 14k Gold Cufflinks "Kultakivet"
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
" Good condition, no engravings. Rare Weckström's production from 1984 Lapponia cufflinks in 14K gold
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Vintage 1980s Finnish Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Ten Etchings - 1870s - First Series - James Tissot - Modern
By James Jacques Joseph Tissot
Located in Roma, IT
engraving masterpieces, this rare portfolio consists 10 beautiful etching and dry-point prints each one
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1870s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Etching

Björn Weckström Lapponia 14 Karat Gold Cufflinks "Pirunpyörät"
By Björn Weckström for Lapponia
Located in Orimattila, FI
. Manufactured in 1972 Weight 17g The diameter of the upper part is 20mm. Good condition, no engravings. Rare
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Cufflinks

Materials

Gold

Antique Dutch Map of the Twelve Tribes of Israel – After Ezekiel, circa 1730
Located in Langweer, NL
maps, Judaica, or rare Dutch engravings. Condition: Very good condition. Clean impression with minor
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Jean Miotte - Abstract Composition - Original Aquatint Engraving
By Jean Miotte
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Jean Miotte - Rare Original Aquatint Engraving Title: Abstract Composition Dimensions: 76 x 56 cm
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Okubo Tosimichi Rare Engraving
Located in Madrid, ES
Okubo Tosimichi (1830-1878) rare engraving. Japanese samurai leader of Satsuma domain. Protagonist
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Wood

Rare 19th Century Floral Engraving After Jane Webb Loudon
Located in Richmond, London
An exquisite and rare engraving with vibrant original hand-colouring, from the rare first edition
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Portrait of J. van der Haar, city physician in s Hertogenbosch.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on hand laid paper. Watermark: Name. Early proof of this frontispiece to his
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Early 1800s Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Joannes Dufius Amstelo Batavus medicus - Portrait of Joannes Dufius, physician.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on hand laid paper. Reference: VS 1556. Provenance: Dr. B. W. Th. Nuyens (Not in
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1610s Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

La Grammaire [..]. - Allegory of Grammar; a woman holding an alphabet.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on laid paper. Published by Jean Chavane in Lyon, who was active as a publisher
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17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Ecce viro quae grata suo est [..]. - Titian and his mistress.
By Andries Pauli
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Grapes Reference: Hollstein 6. Made by Andries Pauli
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1630s Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

D. Adamus Maeus [..] - Portrait of the physician Adam Maeus from Amsterdam.
By Pieter Nagel
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Coat of arms with a French Lily. Reference: Hollstein 9
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16th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

M. Jodocus Autheus [..].- Portrait of the deceased Jodocus Antheus.
By Sebastian Furck
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Extremely rare engraving on laid paper. Hollstein mentions only one impression. Reference
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Early 17th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Untitled - Five singing children.
By Marinus van der Goes
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Very rare engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Double headed eagle. Reference: Hollstein 17. Made
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Early 17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

La Vierge a l enfant
By Benedetto Montagna
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
on a lake's edge. Rare. Engraving on hand laid paper. Made by Benedetto Montagna after Bartolomeo
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Endymion.
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on hand laid (verge) paper showing a scene depicting the sleeping Endymion with
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Mid-17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Semiramis Babylonia - Portrait of Semiramis of Babylon.
By Antonio Salamanca
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Cross. Portrait of Semiramis of Babylon. From a set of 31
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16th Century Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Le Modele dispose
By Alexandre Chaponnier
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
) paper wit watermark (unidentified lettering). Printed by Balsand. Rare engraving. Made by Alexandre
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Late 18th Century Nude Prints

Materials

Engraving

Christianus Perizonius [..] - Portrait of Christianus Perizonius.
By Simon Anton van Lamsweerde
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on hand laid paper. Portrait of Christianus Perizonius, professor at the University
Category

1650s Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Untitled - Christ in Gethsemane.
By Crispijn van den Broeck
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on laid paper. Watermark: Gothic P Christ in Gethsemane. Three apostles are sleeping
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16th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Boxvoetie springht en speelt [...]
By Michiel Mosyn
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
transformation of Syringa. Very rare. Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper published by Frederick de Wit. Made by
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Mid-17th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

Petrus Camper - Portrait of Petrus Camper
By Reinier Vinkeles
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on hand laid paper. Undescribed state of this print, which follows the original
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1770s Portrait Prints

Materials

Engraving

Original Engraving by Arnaldo Pomodoro, signed and numbered, edition of fifteen
By Arnaldo Pomodoro
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is an extremely rare engraving by Italian modern and contemporary master Arnaldo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Law and Gospel - Set of 2 Plates - 1565 Old Master Engraving Religious
By Jan Harmensz Muller
Located in Albany, OR
that Christ retains his wounds, which is rare in engravings. Each engraving is visually stunning
Category

16th Century Northern Renaissance Figurative Prints

Materials

Laid Paper, Engraving

The Peasant s Quarrel
By Cornelis van Caukerken
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
background, four children running away in lower right corner, a small dog in lower left corner. Rare
Category

Mid-17th Century Interior Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Untitled - Plate 88: This decorative anatomy plate shows a human skeleton.
By Gerard de Lairesse
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Rare engraving on hand laid paper. This decorative anatomy plate shows a human skeleton. The
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1680s More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Le Cheval Fondu
By Jacques Gabriel Huquier
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
This plate shows five young boys playing horseback outside. Rare. Engraving / etching on a verge
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Mid-18th Century Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

Salvador Dali Original Color Engraving Hand Signed Le Telegraphe Da Vinci Art
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Bloomington, MN
Extremely Rare Engraving by Salvador Dali on Arches Paper titled, "Le Telegraphe". Additionally the piece
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1970s Surrealist More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Rare anatomical print - Female abdomen by Spigelius - Engraving - 17th century
By Adrianus Spigelius
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Very rare anatomical print. Plate, Lib. VIII, Tab. XVII. Plate, showing various images
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1640s Old Masters More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Rare anatomical print - Male penis by Spigelius - Engraving - 17th century
By Adrianus Spigelius
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Very rare anatomical print. Plate, Lib. VIII, Tab. XVI. Plate, showing various images
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1640s Old Masters More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Rare anatomical print - Male abdomen by Spigelius - Engraving - 17th century
By Adrianus Spigelius
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
Subject: Very rare anatomical print. Plate, Lib. VI, Tab. I. Plate, showing a standing naked man
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1640s Old Masters More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Rare Large Original 19th c. H/C Engraving Entitled NÜRNBERG
By Alexander Wallace Rimington
Located in Gallatin, TN
Rare Very Large Antique 19th Century Original Hand-colored Engraving Entitled NÜRNBERG Engraved by
Category

19th Century Other Art Style Figurative Prints

Materials

Engraving

De nieuwe platte grond kaart van Uit-recht op zyn schoonst en sterrkst.
By Anthonie de Winter
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
not want to see.) Bottom right: 26 fol. Very rare engraving on hand laid paper. Only known unfolded
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1670s More Prints

Materials

Engraving

Plate CCXXXV, captioned: A keyed map of the parts of a sailboat [...].
By C.J. de Huyser
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
sheet from a Dutch encyclopedia/dictionary. This rare engraving originates from 'Nieuw en Volkomen
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1770s More Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

plate XCIV, captioned: 1. Geoctrojeerde Globen [...].
By C.J. de Huyser
Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant
engraving and etching on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark not visible in every sheet. This rare engraving
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1770s More Prints

Materials

Engraving, Etching

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Rare Engravings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare engravings for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct rare engravings — often made from paper, wood and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of rare engravings available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Baroque, Neoclassical and Georgian rare engravings are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made rare engravings over the years, but those made by Colen Campbell, Gérard Audran and Giovanni Battista Piranesi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Engravings?

Rare engravings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,425, while the lowest priced sells for $158 and the highest can go for as much as $25,353.