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William Hogarth
s "Analysis of Beauty": A Set of Two Framed 18th C. Engravings
By William Hogarth
Located in Alamo, CA
The two plates in this set were created utilizing both engraving and etching techniques by William
Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Interior Prints
Materials
Engraving, Etching
$2,380 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.38 in W 31.25 in D 1.13 in
India Landscape Etching Original 1917 Limited Edition Signed Listed Artist Rare
Located in Norfolk, GB
subjects of many of Lumsden’s etchings and Royds’ woodcuts.
The three sets of Indian prints (etchings and
Category
1910s Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Etching
$979
H 19.69 in W 16.15 in D 0.4 in
"Four Women in National Costumes, " Etchings by Wenceslaus Hollar
By Wenceslaus Hollar
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Four Women in National Costumes" is a set of four original etchings by Wenceslaus Von Prachna
Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$3,200
H 19.125 in W 18.5 in
Set of Two Engravings from Campbell
s "Vitruvius Britannicus" /// Architecture
By Colen Campbell
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Regular Buildings, both Publick and Private, in Great Britain
Year: 1715-1725 (First edition)
Medium: Set
Category
1710s Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio
Set of Two Engravings from Campbell
s "Vitruvius Britannicus" /// Architecture
By Colen Campbell
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, both Publick and Private, in Great Britain
Year: 1715-1725 (First edition)
Medium: Set of Two Original
Category
1710s Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio
Set of Two Engravings from Campbell
s "Vitruvius Britannicus" /// Architecture
By Colen Campbell
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Regular Buildings, both Publick and Private, in Great Britain
Year: 1715-1725 (First edition)
Medium: Set
Category
1710s Old Masters Landscape Prints
Materials
Laid Paper, Engraving, Etching, Intaglio
German folk dancing, set of six engravings, circa 1720
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A series of six German engravings of couples dancing. Published by Josef Friderick Leopold in Bavaria.
260mm by 165mm (platemark)
Category
Early 18th Century Romantic Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Unité, Planche 16 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
16" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is also monogram
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
$14,000
H 22.25 in W 17.75 in
Unité, Planche 8 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is also monogram signed
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
$14,000
H 22.25 in W 17.75 in
Unité, Planche 15 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Abstract
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
15" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is also monogram
Category
1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
$14,000
H 22.25 in W 17.75 in
Fraternity Fraternité - Portfolio with 9 Etchings by Kandinsky Miro Hayter
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in London, GB
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Title: Fraternity Fraternité, 1939
Technique: Complete Set of Nine Original
Category
1930s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$29,300
H 9.45 in W 6.89 in D 0.79 in
Unité, Planche 19 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Bull Cow
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
19" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed in pencil lower right. It is also monogram signed and dated
Category
1960s Surrealist Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
$14,000
H 22.25 in W 17.75 in
Monument to Christopher Columbus and Marcel Duchamp - 13 Etchings by Artists
By Joan Miró
Located in London, GB
Colomb et à Marcel Duchamp, 1971
Technique: Complete Set of Thirteen Original Hand Signed Etchings on
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$10,500
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 1.97 in
Unité, Planche 10 (Set of 2) /// Surrealism Modern Art Le Corbusier Nude Animal
By Le Corbusier
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
10" (Set of 2)
Portfolio: Unité
*Signed by Le Corbusier in pencil lower right. It is also monogram
Category
1960s Surrealist Nude Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint, Intaglio
$14,000
H 22.25 in W 17.75 in
Claes Oldenburg mythological Erotic Fantasy Suite print set of 6 medusa mermaid
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in New York, NY
These erotic etchings depict mythological and fantasy creatures as striking nudes. A host of
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Claes OldenburgClaes Oldenburg mythological Erotic Fantasy Suite print set of 6 medusa mermaid, 1975
$1,680 Sale Price
30% Off
H 25 in W 20 in
Set of Two Engravings after Cipriani "Four Muses"
"Father and Two Daughters"
By Francesco Bartolozzi
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
signature) lower right
Year: 1786 (First edition)
Medium: Set of Two Original Soft-Ground Etchings and
Category
1780s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Engraving, Etching
Set of Four Framed Engravings Representing the Districts of Paris
Located in Paris, FR
Set of four etchings by Orfeo Tamburini and aquatint in colors representing the streets of Paris
Category
Vintage 1980s French Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
$2,139 / set
H 23.04 in W 19.1 in D 0.79 in
La Loge (The Lodge) /// Post-Impressionist Figurative French Paris People Art
By Louis Legrand
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Medium: Original Drypoint Etching on cream wove paper
Limited edition: approx. 1,500
Printer: Unknown
Category
Early 1900s Post-Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Intaglio
A L
Ombre (In Shadow)
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
publishing house Dentu, Legrand made a set of etchings of his Gil Blas illustrations. The etchings were
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
La Negresse (The Negress)
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
La Negresse (The Negress)
Etching & drypoint, 1909
Unsigned (as issued in the portfolio)
From the
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints
Materials
Etching
Antique Old Master Horse Etchings by Antonio Tempesta c. 1590 on Paper
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of five original antique etchings depicting horses by Antonio Tempesta, Italian, 1555 to 1630
Category
Antique 17th Century European Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mysteries of the Passion
By Jacques Callot
Located in New York, NY
Beatae Mariae Virginis), complete set of 20 etchings plus the frontispiece by Abraham Bosse (Reference
Category
1630s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
4 Etchings by WG Beal, Marblehead, Rock Port, Folly Point
Annisquam, 1880
s MA
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Set of four etchings by American artist William Goodrich Beal, circa 1880s. Scenic Massachusetts
Category
Antique 1880s American American Classical Prints
Materials
Paper
$4,000 / set
H 12 in W 16 in D 0.01 in
Impressions of Italy - Italian Views
By Edgar Chahine
Located in London, GB
This complete set of fifty etchings, aquatints and drypoints are each hand signed by the artist
Category
Early 1900s Landscape Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint
L
Aieule (The Grandmother)
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
L'Aieule (The Grandmother)
Etching and aquatint printed in colors, 1904
Signed with the red stamp
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Aquatint
En passant (Passing by)
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
publishing house Dentu, Legrand made a set of etchings of his Gil Blas illustrations. The etchings were
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Interior Prints
Materials
Drypoint
La Toilette
By Louis Legrand
Located in Fairlawn, OH
publishing house Dentu, Legrand made a set of etchings of his Gil Blas illustrations. The etchings were
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint
Painter in front of one of Raphael
s Three Graces..., from: Series 347
By Pablo Picasso
Located in London, GB
etching plates and hand press to his farmhouse near Cannes. Complete sets of the 347 etchings are held by
Category
1960s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Aquatint
$15,100
H 19.41 in W 17.92 in
Jake Chapman - IN THE REALM OF THE SENSELESS. Watercolor Goya Disasters of War
Located in Madrid, Madrid
, they managed to but a complete and original set of the 83 etchings that form the “Disasters of War
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph
$8,321 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in
"X", for Xingu River Ray, from Kelvin Mann
s animal alphabet
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mann's alphabet. All letters are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
$400
H 9.8 in W 8 in D 0.1 in
"Z", for Zoo from Kelvin Mann
s animal alphabet
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mann's alphabet. All letters are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"Q", for Quail, from Kelvin Mann
s animal Alphabet
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real and imagined, populate
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"S"
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mann's bestiary alphabet are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"K", for Kiwi from Kelvin Mann
s animal alphabet
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
letters are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
JAKE CHAPMAN - TO LIVE AND THINK PIGS (48/50). Watercolor Goya Disasters of War
Located in Madrid, Madrid
inspiration on the Spanish master Goya, they managed to but a complete and original set of the 83 etchings
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Digital
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.21 in W 9.53 in
JAKE CHAPMAN - TO LIVE AND THINK PIGS (41/50). Watercolor Goya Disasters of War
Located in Madrid, Madrid
inspiration on the Spanish master Goya, they managed to but a complete and original set of the 83 etchings
Category
2010s Young British Artists (YBA) Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Digital
$1,260 Sale Price
20% Off
H 7.21 in W 9.53 in
Plate V, Le Cocu Magnifique
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairlawn, OH
printed on Rives BFK paper
There is also a signed edition of 30 impressions
The set of 12 etching
Category
1960s Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Etching
"O"
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
set of 26 etchings in folio box is available for $3500. Animals, real and imagined, populate this
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"Y", is for Yak in this animal alphabet
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real and imagined, populate this
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"W", for whale in this animal alphabet series
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real and imagined, populate
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"D", from animal alphabet for dragonfly
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real and imagined
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"U", from Kelvin Mann
s animal alphabet
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
letters are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Plate VI, Le Cocu Magnifique
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairlawn, OH
set of 12 etching & aquatints is signed by Picasso on the justification page. (see photo)
A photocopy
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"A", from bestiary alphabet by Kelvin Mann
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real and imagined
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Les Ames Mortes by N. Gogol - Complete Suite by Marc Chagall - 1948
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
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Complete set of 96 etchings hors-texte and 11 etched vignettes en-texte for the heading chapters.
Realized
Category
1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
$85,590
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
"M"
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Kelvin Mann's bestiary alphabet are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"R"
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mann's bestiary alphabet are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
The Bohemians
By Jacques Callot
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Callot (1592-1635), The Bohemians, the set of four etchings touched with burin, 1621
Category
1620s Old Masters Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
Plate I, Le Cocu Magnifique
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairlawn, OH
portfolio
The set of 12 etching & aquatints is signed by Picasso on the justification page. (see photo)
From
Category
1960s French School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching
"J", by Kelvin Mann
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mann's bestiary alphabet are available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"E", is for elephant in this animal alphabet series
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3200. Animals, real and imagined, populate
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"G"
By Kelvin Mann
Located in Palm Springs, CA
available, and the full set of 27 etchings in folio box is available for $3500. Animals, real and imagined
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
Plate X, Le Cocu Magnifique
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairlawn, OH
different paper
The set of 12 etching & aquatints is signed by Picasso on the justification page. (see
Category
1960s French School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
"Triade" by Marino Marini, Lithography, Triad, Figurative Print
By Marino Marini
Located in Köln, DE
Set of 3 etchings and aquatints in colours by Marino Marini
"Triade", 1976-1978
73,7 x 57,5 cm
Category
1970s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
$8,202
H 29.14 in W 22.84 in
Barbershop
By John Sloan
Located in New York, NY
purchased a complete set of Sloan’s etchings in 1910 (for $340), a time when that money was much needed by
Category
1910s Ashcan School Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Aquatint
THE FORGE - Rich Drypoint
By James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
7 5/8 x 12 3/8, Sheet 9 1/8 x 14 1/8” Originally published as part of the Themes Set of 16 etchings
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint
Plate IV, Le Cocu Magnifique
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Fairlawn, OH
also a signed edition of 30 impressions
The set of 12 etching & aquatints is signed by Picasso on the
Category
1960s French School Nude Prints
Materials
Aquatint
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There is a broad range of set of etchings for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Old Masters editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes contemporary. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add set of etchings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, beige, brown, white and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Marc Chagall, André Derain, Joan Miró, Henri Matisse and (after) Henri Matisse produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in etching, lithograph and aquatint.
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Prices for pieces in our collection of set of etchings start at $59 and top out at $338,128 with the average selling for $1,423.
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- What is etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Etching is a method of making prints using metal plates onto which a design has been incised by acid.
- What is etched glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Etched glass is a type of decorative glass which is the result of small cuts made to the glass. The cuts, which appear white, typically form patterns or images.
- What is vintage etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage etching is a term that refers to a specific type of print produced between 50 and 100 years ago. Printmakers produced etchings by carving images into a copper plate and then soaking it in an acid bath. Then, they applied ink to the plate and pressed it against paper or another material to create an image. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage etchings.
- What is an original etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024An original etching is a print produced during the first production run of a print series. After making an etching plate, an artist will create a limited number of etchings. Collectively, these prints are the original etchings. They differ from restrike etchings made years later, sometimes after the death of the artist. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of etchings.
- What is a Picasso etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An etching is created by cutting down a metal plate with chemicals, including acid, to achieve the desired image. The metal plate is then inked and pressed onto a piece of paper. Picasso became fascinated with etchings when he moved to Paris in the early 1900s, and would go on to pioneer new techniques with etchings throughout his career. Shop a selection of Pablo Picasso pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
There is dry and wet etching.
- How do you identify an etching?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify an etching, look in the corners and on the back for an artist's signature or publisher information. Cross-referencing markings with information shared on trusted online resources can allow you to determine the artist. From there, you can browse online and print catalogues of their work to find out the title and date of the etching. In terms of how to tell an etching apart from other types of prints, one telltale sign is the appearance of slightly blurry lines along the edges. Called plate marks, these lines form from the pressure exerted by the plate during the etching process. You may need a magnifying glass to spot the plate mark on a print. If you have any difficulty with the identification process, consider enlisting the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Shop a collection of etchings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between etching and aquatint is technique. Invented in the 1500s, etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed, and the plate is inked for pressing. Etched lines tend to reveal the movement of the artist’s hand more than a technique like engraving, since the image is created on softer ground. Aquatint, a technique named for its resemblance to watercolor or ink wash, is often combined with etching to create rich tonal variations. It’s a similar process to etching, but the resin ground is more granulated, so the acid handles the metal differently. Different degrees of darkness are created based on the amount of time the plate is in contact with the acid. Find a collection of etchings and aquatint prints on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 3, 2024The difference between a lithograph and an etching is that while both are types of prints, they are made using different techniques. With respect to lithography, the image to be printed is drawn or painted on a stone or metal plate with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. Afterward, the stone is covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
Etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. The ground is then removed and the plate is inked for pressing.
Find a collection of lithographs for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Rembrandt's etchings are important because of the influence they had on printmaking. The printing techniques that he employed allowed each of his prints to seem very unique while making it possible for him to mass produce his images. Printmakers that followed utilized the advancements he made in the field to create and distribute their own prints. Find a range of Rembrandt art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell if an etching is original, first gently run your hand along its surface. An original etching will usually have a slight indentation in the image area left behind by the pressure applied by the plate during the printing process. Next, grab a magnifying glass and view the image up close. On an original, you won't see small dots making up the picture, but many reproductions do display dots due to their printing methods. Finally, look at the signature. Most original etchings will be hand-signed. If the signature is printed on your piece, it may be a reproduction. Consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer for an expert opinion on your print. Find a wide variety of etchings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024To tell if an etching is valuable, one approach is to conduct research using trusted online resources. The maker, age, image quality, historical significance and overall condition all play a role in determining the potential value of an etching. By seeing how much similar etchings have sold for in the past, you can get a rough idea of how much your piece may be worth. However, experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer evaluate prints for a more accurate valuation. Find a wide range of etchings on 1stDibs.
- Can I etch the back of a mirror?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, you can etch on the back of a mirror. Modern mirrors typically have a reflective layer that is deposited on the back of the glass. If you want to etch the back of a mirror you need to remove the reflective layer, which can be done with an engraving tool or with an etching solution. Shop a range of antique and modern mirrors on 1stDibs.
- Did Picasso make etchings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Pablo Picasso made etchings and took that foundation into an exploration of printmaking and the different methods of that medium. Picasso first began working on etchings in the early 1900s, quickly mastering the technique, and then he began expanding and pushing the boundaries to create a unique and signature style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between an etching and a print depends on how specific the terms are. Print is a general term for any type of artwork made by transferring an image onto another material, such as paper or fabric. A specific printmaking technique, etching is a way of incising lines in a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. The plate is then submerged in acid, which “bites” the lines into the metal plate. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of etchings and other prints.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell a lithograph from an etching, look closely along the edges of the print. Etching is a way of incising lines on a metal plate by first drawing on an acid-resistant coating, or ground, to reveal the metal beneath. Lithography uses a stone rather than a plate. As a result, etchings will usually have a faint imprint or indentation called a plate mark, while a lithograph will not. Researching the artist using trusted online resources may also be helpful, as some printmakers worked exclusively with etchings or lithographs. Find a large selection of lithographs and etchings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Yes, some original etchings are worth something. Original signed prints by Old Masters like Rembrandt and Albrecht Dürer are particularly valuable, as are those made by modern artists such as Paul Klee, Henri Matisse, Martin Lewis and David Hockney. Generally, the artist, age, historical significance, image quality and overall conditions of etchings all contribute to their value. To learn how much your etching may be worth, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a large collection of etchings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024The difference between a dining set and a dinette set is size. A dinette set usually consists of a small dining table plus two to four chairs. On the other hand, dining sets usually have larger tables with six or eight chairs. With some brands, dinette sets are more casual than dining sets. However, other brands offer both casual and formal dinettes and dining sets. Explore a diverse assortment of dining room furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a wedding set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A wedding set is a set of three rings, namely an engagement ring and a pair of matching wedding bands for the betrothed. In some cases, the groom's ring is excluded and it’s called a bridal set. Shop a collection of vintage and modern wedding ring sets from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
- What is a dinette set?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A dinette set is a smaller dining table with matching seating for a smaller space or smaller kitchen. They are less formal than dining table sets. They are usually used in kitchens as eat-in tables. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage dinette sets.