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Period: Mid-18th Century
Pair 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Wood and Painted Carved Masks
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair 18th Century Italian Neoclassical hand carved giltwood and red paint masks in high relief. each showing a female goddess with a diadem in her hair and serene facial expression. ...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Agile Chamois or Mountain Goat Antilope: A Detailed Etching - circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Chamois," depicts a chamois standing with a poised and alert demeanor. The artist has intricately captured the animal’s slender frame, short curve...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Elephant Hawk-Moth and Bedstraw from A Natural History of English Insects, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is an original antique handcolored plate from "A Natural History of English Insects" published in 1749 by Eleazar Albin. Albin, likely of German origin and known initially ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Brasilian Saw-Billed Roller
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique bird print of the Brasilian Saw-Billed Roller, Guira Guainumbi. Published by by George Edwards, circa 1760. George Edwards FRS (3 April 1694 – 23 July 1773) was an English naturalist and ornithologist, known as the "father of British ornithology". Edwards began studying natural history, especially birds, after an unsuccessful career as a businessman, ‘applying himself to drawing and colouring such animals as fell under his notice’, including foreign specimens brought into the Port of London by ship. Edwards’ chief aim was to ‘achieve a natural and accurate portrayal’, though often from stuffed specimens; with no clear idea of suitable backgrounds he would perch smaller birds on a lichen...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of a Portugal Dove
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique bird print titled 'The Portugal Dove'. Original antique print of a Portugal dove. This print originates from 'A Supplement to the Natural History of Birds illustrated with an...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of Horse Riding, Ballotade
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Manege, la Croupade et la Balotade'. Copper engraving of horse riding: ballotade. Ballotade is a forward leap performed by a horse t...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Map of Egypt and the Nile River
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Egypten nach dem Zustand der alten Zeit vorgestellt'. This uncommon and richly detailed map of Egypt features hundreds of place names along the Nile. The Sinai Pe...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Dutch Antique Map of the West Coast of Africa, to the Cape of Good Hope, 1747
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map of the Coast of Africa titled 'Kaart van de West Kust van Afrika (..)'. Map of the west coast of Africa, from 11 degrees south latitude to the Cape of Good Hope. This...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Crafts of Comfort and Style: Upholstery and Furniture Design in the 1760s
Located in Langweer, NL
The collage of original antique engravings a compilation of three prints from the "Encyclopédie" by Diderot and d'Alembert. Each print showcases various furnishings and decorative elements relating to beds and upholstery from the 18th century. The collection presents a visual guide to the design and craftsmanship of the period. In the first print, we see two types of beds with canopies, known as "Lit à colonnes" and "Lit à la Duchesse," accompanied by different fabric patterns that might be used for the bed drapery or other upholstery within a room. The second print continues with illustrations of beds, including "Lit à double tombeau" and "Lit à tombeau simple," a camp bed or "Lit de camp à l'Angloise," as well as a folding screen ("Paravent"), a fire screen ("Ecran"), and a type of swing door ("Porte-Batante"). The third print features a more elaborate "Lit à la Polonaise...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 6 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of six antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Medical Print Pl. XXIV by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXIV: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows the nasolacrimal duct and surgery of a cataract. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published, circa 1...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Engraving of Tinian, an Island of the Northern Mariana Islands, 1757
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vue de la Rde de Tinian Gezigt van de Rheede van Tinian (..)'. Views of the south-west side of the island of Tinian and a view of the anchorage of Tinian, w...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

18th-Century Pastoral Engraving by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt: Cattle and Figures
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Pastoral Scene with Cattle and Figures Engraved by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt (1687–1772) Designer: Initials "A.V." (specific identity unknown) Date: Circa 1720–1750 Medium: E...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pastoral Engraving by Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt: Shepherd, Cattle, and Ruins
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Pastoral Scene with Cattle and Shepherds Artist: Johann Jakob Kleinschmidt (1687–1772) Designer: Initials "A.V." (specific identity unknown) Date: Circa 1720–1750 Mediu...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of the Lesser Spot-Nosed Monkey by Buffon 1755
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Le Blanc Nez'. Original antique print of the lesser spot-nosed monkey (cercopithecus petaurista). This print originates from 'Histoire Naturelle Générale et Par...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Botanical Print of Rumex Aquaticus
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Lapathum aquaticum'. Botanical print of rumex aquaticus, a flowering plant in the knotweed family. Published by or after Elisabeth Blackwell, circa 1750.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

View of Customs House and Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice, 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: View of the Customs House and Church of Santa Maria della Salute, Grand Canal, Venice (1760) Description: This 18th-century engraving by I. Tirion offers a panoramic view of...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

A Beautifully Carved Circa 1750 Oak Boiserie Element from France
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved circa 1750, this beautiful oak architectural was once part of French boiserie room. The room would have contained wall panels with similar...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Wood, Oak

Antique Map of Hondarribia Near the Bidasoa River, France Spain
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Plan de Fontarabie et de la redoute d'Andaye'. Original old map of Hondarribia near the Bidasoa river, a river in the Basque Country of northern Spain and souther...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Serene and Stern: Dualities of Raphael by C. Dupuis, 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving by C. Dupuis, part of the "Recueil de XC Têtes tirées des Sept Cartons des Actes des Apôtres," features two contrasting profiles. On the left is a serene and contempla...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Finely Engraved Historical Map of Middle East and Asia, c.1745
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique map titled'Theatrum Historicum pars Orientalis.' Finely engraved historical map with a profusion of details. It shows the Middle East and Asia. Decorative ti...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Chart of the Passage of Comets in the Southern Sky, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Motus Comtarum in Hemispaerio Australi (..)'. This uncommon chart depicts the passage of comets in the southern sky between the years 1530-1704. Centered on the ecliptic poles and shows the constellation figures based on classical mythology, without showing the stars. The paths of dozens of comets are illustrated, eincluding those sighted by Tycho Brahe...
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German Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Medical Print Pl. IV by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate IV: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows medical instruments like tools for treating fractures. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Neoclassical Roman Views Set of Two Italian Etchings Salmon Albrizzi Venice 1751
By Giambattista Albrizzi
Located in Milano, MI
A pair of Rome views, two Neoclassical original etchings depicting Italian views of Rome, with the following titles: Colonna di M. Antonino Imperatore nella via Flaminia in Roma. Ves...
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Italian Neoclassical Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper, Wood

Original Antique Portrait of Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique engraving titled 'Laurence Hyde Earl of Rochester'. Laurence Hyde, 1st Earl of Rochester, KG, PC (March 1642 – 2 May 1711) was an English statesman and writer. He was originally a supporter of James II but later supported the Glorious Revolution...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Botanical Print of Chinaroot
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'China'. Botanical print of chinaroot. Published by or after Elisabeth Blackwell, circa 1750.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 2 Antique Prints of a Male and Female Arctic Bird
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 2 antique prints titled 'Der Nord-Vogel (..) - Avis Artica (..)'. Original antique prints of a male and female arctic bird with original/contemporary hand coloring. Engraved b...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Antique Medical Print – Surgical Tourniquet from Diderot, c.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of Surgical Tourniquet – Diderot’s Encyclopédie, c.1760 Description: This antique print, titled “Chirurgie” (Surgery), Plate XVIII, was published circa 1760 and depict...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique engraving of Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, Remondini, circa 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique engraving of Cyrus the Great, King of Persia, Remondini, circa 1750 This antique engraving depicts Cyrus the Great (c. 600–530 BC), the legendary founder of the Achaemenid E...
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Italian Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Resting Wild Boar: A Detailed Etching - circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Sanglier" (Wild Boar), depicts a wild boar lying down, possibly resting or in a moment of repose. The artist has meticulously captured the texture...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Medical Print Pl. XXX by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXX: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate deals with bandages and instruments used for applying bandages. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Map of the Northwestern Netherlands, incl Texel and Vlieland, ca.1741
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Tabula Comitatus Hollandiae in Praefecturas sua distributa; cui adjuncta est Provinc. Ultraiectina et maxima pars Geldriae summo studio delin. Et aeri incidit...
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German Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Medical Print Pl. III by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate III: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments like scissors, speculum, curette, needles, scalpel etc. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Medical Print ‘Pl. XXI’ by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXI : 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments, pincers, saw. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published, circa 1760.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Medical Print Pl. XXXIV by D. Diderot, circa 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate XXXIV: 'Chirurgie.' (Surgery). This plate shows medical instruments / devices for treating polyps. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rituals of the Sun: Sacrifice and Feast in Honor of Solar Deities, circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This is an original copperplate engraving on vellin-type paper, dating from a French edition of 1727-1738 of the monumental work "Cérémonies et Coutumes Religieuses..." by A. Moubach...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Surinamese Kingfisher Bird with the Swallow Tail - Engraved in 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
This engraving is from the Johann Michael Seligmann's collection, based on the works of George Edwards that was published in 1743. The text in the image is in both German and Latin...
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German Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of Fo-Tek, King-Gan and other Chinese Deities
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Fo-Tek ou Ninifo (..)'. Four images on one sheet. The two upper images show the Chinese God of Immortality and Fo-Tek or Ninifo and K...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Bird Print of two Grebes
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique bird print of two grebe, or dabchick member of the grebe family of water birds. Published by George Edwards circa 1750. George E...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

France 18th Century Wallpaper with Landscape Scenes in Turquoise Color
Located in Brescia, IT
It is not easy to find this kind of hand drawed and hand-made French wallpaper in good conditions. The shining turquoise and the scenes of the games of the characters and jugglers i...
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French Louis XV Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Historical Figures and Customs of 18th Century India on Three Antique Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of three antique prints of various figures from India. These prints originate from 'Atlas Historique' published by Chatelain, 1732. Plate 1: F...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

18th Century French Aubusson Pastoral Tapestry Attributed to Jean Baptiste Huet
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of romance and history into your home with this large antique Aubusson tapestry. Woven in France circa 1780, the work is based on a cartoon attributed to Jean-Baptiste ...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Antique Bible Print Slaughter of the Innocents by J. Luyken, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of the Two Chinese Gods Vitek and Matzou
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Vitek ou Ninifo - Matzou'. Original old print with images of the two Chinese Gods Vitek (or Ninifo) and Matzou. Published by or afte...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Botanical Print of Aristolochia Rotunda
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Aristolochia rotunda'. Botanical print of Aristolochia rotunda, commonly known as smearwort or round-leaved birthwort. Published by or after Elisabeth Blackwell...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Equestrian Engravings of Cavendish s General System of Horsemanship, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
Plate 24 from "A General System of Horsemanship in All Its Branches," (La Methode et Invention nouvelle de Dresser les Chevaux). William Cavendish Duke of Newcastle's work on equestr...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Trapped Wolf: A Detailed Etching - circa 1740
Located in Langweer, NL
This etching and engraving, titled "Loup pris au piège" (Wolf Caught in a Trap), depicts a wolf ensnared in a trap. The artwork captures the wolf's struggle and distress with precise...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Antique Framed Indo Persian Illustrated Manuscripts
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Historical pair of 18th Century Indo Persian manuscripts hand decorated in gouache depicting cultural events. Presented under glass in gilt wood fra...
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Indian Islamic Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Giltwood

Original Antique Print of a Bison
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print of a bison. This print originates from 'Boeken op Google Play Beschryving van den Amerikaanschen gebulten stier, genaamd...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Antique Print of a Bison
Original Antique Print of a Bison
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The Apparel of Hottentot Men and Women: Old Engraving, Cape of Good Hope, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
This double-engraved page featuring the titles "The Apparel of the Hottentot Men" and "The Apparel of the Hottentot Women" are from the 18th-century book "The Present State of the Ca...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Map of the Tonkin River ‘Vietnam’ by J.N. Bellin, 1764
Located in Langweer, NL
One of the maps produced by Bellin for Prevost d'Exiles' influential travel book, ‘L'Histoire Generale des Voyages’. This map depicts part of Southeast Asia, most likely northern Vie...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Bible Print of The Tower of Babel, 1743
Located in Langweer, NL
This print originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oude, en het Nieuwe Testament, naer de laetste Roomsche keure der gemeine Latijnsche overzettinge, in neder...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

18th Century Antique Engraving by Edmé Bouchardon
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful 18th century antique copper engraving with gilded wood frame. Was engraved by Edmé Bouchardon (Chaumont, May 29, 1698 - Paris, June 27, 1762) was a French sculptor. Perfect...
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French Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Botanical Engravings: Morning Glory and Virginian Honeysuckle by Ehret, 1760
Located in Langweer, NL
The engravings are from 1760 and depict botanical illustrations of flowers. Note: They are not framed yet. The hand-coloring is original from 1760. Here are the details of the flowe...
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German Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of Statues of Buddha and Siamese Deities by A. van der Laan, 1739
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled 'Sommona Codom en andere Siamsche afgoden.' Statues of Buddha (in Siam/Thailand known as Sommona-Codom) and other Siamese deities. ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Map Plan of Town and Mole of CAP D agde Fort De Brescou, France, 1759
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Plan titled 'Plan of the Town and Mole of Agde with the Fort de Brescou'. Antique town plan of Agde, engraved for the Geographical Dictionary, by Rol...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Detailed Map of Dutch Rivers, with the Rhine, Maas, de Merwe en de Lek, C.1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Kaart van den Loop der Rivieren de Rhyn, de Maas, de Waal, de Merwe en de Lek, door de Provincien van Gelderland, Holland en Utrecht'. ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 4 Colored Antique Prints of various Sea Shells and Molluscs
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique prints of various sea shells and molluscs. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666 –...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Contemporary Handcolored Optical View of Constantinople, ca.1760
Located in Langweer, NL
"Vue du Port de Constantinople, prise du côté du Nord". Contemporary handcolored optical view, Paris, J. Chereau, ±1760. Description: This contemporary handcolored optical view, tit...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Print of the Somerset House Overlooking the Thames River, London.
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Gezigt van den Tuin van Somerset's Paleis, Langs den Theems tot op de Brug van Londen'. Lovely view from the garden terrace of the Somerset House...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Decorations

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Paper

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