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Place of Origin: German
Antique Coptic Costume and Textile Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Coptic Costume and Textile Plate, Hand-Colored Print c.1880 This fascinating antique plate presents an in-depth visual survey of early Coptic garments, textiles, footwear, a...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Print of Fisherman , Israeli Artist Margot Lange Ascheim, West Germany, 1960 s
Located in Deland, FL
This evocative mid-century print of Fisherman by Israeli artist Margot Lange Ascheim, originally an oil on canvas, captures the raw essence of human labor through a modernist lens. P...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Prints

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Ignaz Marcel Gaugengigl (German, 1855-1932) Profile of a Women Drypoint etching
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ignaz Marcel Gaugengigl (German, 1855-1932) Profile of a Women Drypoint etching. A period drypoint etching by the German artist - Profile of a Women or Women with a Bonnet. Many exa...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau German Prints

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Antique Leafy Greens and Wild Plants Prints, Botanical Set, Germany 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Leafy Greens and Wild Plants Prints, Botanical Set, Germany 1852 This four-plate set presents leafy vegetables and wild plants, including cabbage, cauliflower, artichoke, an...
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Mid-19th Century Antique German Prints

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Antique Meadow and Fodder Plants Prints, Botanical Studies, 1852
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Meadow and Fodder Plants Prints, Botanical Studies, 1852 This diverse four-plate set illustrates meadow plants, clover species, legumes, and useful field plants from Carl Gu...
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Mid-19th Century Antique German Prints

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Aztec Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Aztec & Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525 This striking pair of early 20th-century costume plates offers a vivid and historically valuable depiction of Aztec and early Mexican dress during the 16th century. Illustrated by Max Tilke and published by Ernst Wasmuth A.G. in Berlin, these prints belong to one of the most respected costume‐historical series of the period. Tilke was known for his meticulous research and his ability to translate ethnographic sources into richly detailed, accurate visual reconstructions. These two plates are among the most vibrant and desirable in the entire publication. Plate 144 presents warriors and nobles in full ceremonial and military attire. Jaguar warriors, eagle warriors, officers, and elite fighters are shown with their distinctive feathered headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbolic iconography referencing Aztec cosmology and rank. The colors and patterns reflect authentic codex sources, making the plate particularly valuable to historians of pre-Columbian culture. Plate 145 focuses on social classes and civilian dress from the late pre-Hispanic and early colonial period. Market vendors, weavers, young nobles, priests, and high-ranking women appear wearing garments such as tilmas, breechcloths, embroidered huipiles, feathered adornments, and body paint. Together, the two plates offer a rare, well-documented overview of everyday and ceremonial dress from Mexico around 1500–1525. The printing quality is exceptionally fine, with rich color lithography capturing the tonal variations of feathers, textiles, and painted patterns. These plates make a powerful impression when framed and are well suited for collectors of ethnographic art, museum-oriented interiors, historians of Mesoamerica, and designers seeking authentic cultural references. It is now uncommon to find both Mexican plates...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Large Antique Botanical Print – Orchid Odontoglossum Hybridum Leroyanum, c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Botanical Print – Orchid Odontoglossum Hybridum Leroyanum, c.1888 A striking and rare botanical print of Odontoglossum (Hybridum) Leroyanum, featuring a vibrant red and whit...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Emil Schumacher "untitled" 1967 minimal art Aquatint and etching on vellum
By Emil Schumacher
Located in Münster, DE
Emil Schumacher (1912 Hagen-1999 Ibiza) Untitled Aquatint and etching on vellum Created in 1967 Ed. 4/120 Numbered in pencil and signed lower right Sheet size: 52 x 72 cm Fra...
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1960s Minimalist Vintage German Prints

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Antique Caper Botanical Print, Capparis Spinosa, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Caper Botanical Print, Capparis Spinosa, Hand Colored, c.1831 This elegant botanical engraving illustrates Capparis Spinosa, the caper plant, featuring its distinctive folia...
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1830s Antique German Prints

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Antique Allspice Botanical Print, Myrtus Pimenta, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Allspice Botanical Print, Myrtus Pimenta, Hand Colored, c.1831 This finely rendered botanical engraving depicts Myrtus Pimenta, commonly known as allspice or pimento, a spic...
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1830s Antique German Prints

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Pair of Horse and Rider Lithographs by Marino Marini
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of horse and rider lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann, Germany, circa 1968. They have been framed in clean lined black la...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Summer Fantasy, " Rare Print with Bucolic Scene and Nude Figures by Riedel
By A. Riedel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This delightful summertime idyll depicts three nude and semi nude male youth in Greek costume, led by a Panlike figure playing a pipe, walking along a ...
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1920s Belle Époque Vintage German Prints

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Lighthouse Architecture Engineering Engravings, Set of 3, c. 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Lighthouse Engineering Engravings, Set of 3, c.1800 This set of three large-format engravings depicts the design and construction of a lighthouse at sea, drawn from Karl Fri...
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Early 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden
Located in Langweer, NL
Mater Dolorosa, 1899 German Chromolithograph of the Sorrowful Mother, Dresden This exquisite late-19th-century chromolithograph of the Mater Dolorosa—“Sorrowful Mother”—was printed ...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Antique Cacao Botanical Print, Theobroma Cacao, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Cacao Botanical Print, Theobroma cacao, Hand Colored, c.1831 This striking botanical engraving illustrates Theobroma cacao, the cacao tree, including its distinctive pods an...
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1830s Antique German Prints

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Antique Grape Botanical Engraving, Vitis Vinifera, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Grape Botanical Engraving, Vitis vinifera, Hand Colored, 1830s This elegant botanical plate illustrates Vitis Vinifera, the common grapevine, presented with a single, well-b...
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Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print, Saccharum officinarum, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Sugarcane Botanical Print, Saccharum officinarum, Hand Colored This finely executed botanical engraving depicts Saccharum officinarum, the sugarcane plant, one of the most i...
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Antique Nutmeg Botanical Print, Myristica aromatica, Hand Colored, c.1831
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Nutmeg Botanical Print, Myristica aromatica, Hand Colored Description: This striking botanical engraving depicts Myristica aromatica, the nutmeg tree, including foliage, fru...
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1830s Antique German Prints

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Set of 3 Antique Engravings of Civil Engineering, c.1800, Large Format
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Civil Engineering Construction Engravings, Set of 3, c.1800 This set of three large-format engravings presents an extensive visual survey of late eighteenth- and early...
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Early 19th Century Antique German Prints

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East German Vintage Roll-Down Scientific School Chart
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage East German Educational Chart, roll down poster By Volk Und Wissen, Berlin (Founded In 1945). They were the biggest publishers of educational publications after World War II in the DDR Communist Bloc East Germany. Canvas backed poster...
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1950s Vintage German Prints

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Antique Botanical Print – Exotic Orchid Selenipedium Hybridum Grande, c.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Botanical Print – Exotic Orchid Selenipedium Hybridum Grande, c.1888 Description: A captivating and rare botanical illustration of Selenipedium hybridum grande, one of the m...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Antique Carl Zimmermann German Elk Hunting Landscape Print Carved Framed 53"
Located in Dayton, OH
Carl Zimmermann (1863-1930), German Stag / Elk landscape print. Yardlong format, signed in stone along the lower right. Features a stag and two deer on a...
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Early 20th Century German Prints

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Italy 10th–16th Century, Set of Eight Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints, 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Italy 10th–16th Century, Set of Eight Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints This impressive set of eight hand-colored costume plates offers a sweeping visual history of Italian dress ...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Antique Sugarcane Chromolithograph, Teboe Rotan and Teboe Alfoere, 1892
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Sugarcane Chromolithograph, Teboe Rotan and Teboe Alfoere, 1892 Description This large chromolithographic plate illustrates two distinct sugarcane varieties cultivated in Ja...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Christ Knocking at the Door, Antique c.1900 German Sacred Art Print, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Christ Knocking at the Door, c.1900 German Devotional Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This beautiful early 20th-century German chromolithograph depicts one of the most tender ...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Victorian Botanical Print – White Phalaenopsis Casta Orchid, Published ca.1888
Located in Langweer, NL
Phalaenopsis Casta Orchid – Reichenbachia Plate 87, c.1888 An exquisite hand-colored lithograph of Phalaenopsis casta, published as Plate 87 from the legendary orchid series Reichen...
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"Angelic Archers, " Poetry Booklet with Nude Male Cover Illustration by Scheibe
By Scheibe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and beautifully produced, this small booklet of poetry by Alfred Richard Meyer was published in 1921 with a stylized cover illustration by Richard Scheibe...
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1920s Art Deco Vintage German Prints

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Inca Empire Costumes, Antique Lithograph of Inca Clothing, Max Tilke c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Aztec Early Mexican Costumes, Set of 2 Antique Prints, 1500–1525 This striking pair of early 20th-century costume plates offers a vivid and historically valuable depiction of Aztec and early Mexican dress during the 16th century. Illustrated by Max Tilke and published by Ernst Wasmuth A.G. in Berlin, these prints belong to one of the most respected costume‐historical series of the period. Tilke was known for his meticulous research and his ability to translate ethnographic sources into richly detailed, accurate visual reconstructions. These two plates are among the most vibrant and desirable in the entire publication. Plate 144 presents warriors and nobles in full ceremonial and military attire. Jaguar warriors, eagle warriors, officers, and elite fighters are shown with their distinctive feathered headdresses, painted shields, quilted cotton armor (ichcahuipilli), and symbolic iconography referencing Aztec cosmology and rank. The colors and patterns reflect authentic codex sources, making the plate particularly valuable to historians of pre-Columbian culture. Plate 145 focuses on social classes and civilian dress from the late pre-Hispanic and early colonial period. Market vendors, weavers, young nobles, priests, and high-ranking women appear wearing garments such as tilmas, breechcloths, embroidered huipiles, feathered adornments, and body paint. Together, the two plates offer a rare, well-documented overview of everyday and ceremonial dress from Mexico around 1500–1525. The printing quality is exceptionally fine, with rich color lithography capturing the tonal variations of feathers, textiles, and painted patterns. These plates make a powerful impression when framed and are well suited for collectors of ethnographic art, museum-oriented interiors, historians of Mesoamerica, and designers seeking authentic cultural references. It is now uncommon to find both Mexican plates...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Antique Arabian Execution Procession in Desert, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Arabian Execution Procession in Desert, Maximilian Egypt 1846 This dramatic 19th-century Orientalist engraving depicts a condemned criminal being transported through the des...
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Mid-19th Century Antique German Prints

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"Three at the Beach, " Rare Mid-Century Linocut Print by Berger
By Roland Berger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of energy and humour, this depiction of three nude male figures on a beach, one strutting by -- and admired by -- the others, was created by Roland berger, a German artist with ...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Prints

Set of 6 Framed Hand Coloured Botanicals Engravings By J.W Weinmann
Located in Essex, MA
Nicely framed in gold with matting. Two images darker than others but all came together and work together.
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1750s Neoclassical Antique German Prints

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Antique Print of Swedish Infantry – Rifle Drill Combat Movements, c.1860–1870
Located in Langweer, NL
Swedish Infantry – Rifle Drill and Combat Movements, c.1860–1870 This finely hand-colored military print illustrates Swedish infantry soldiers performing rifle drill and tactical mo...
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1860s Antique German Prints

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Orders of Knights, Antique Hand-Colored Print of Medieval Orders c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Orders of Knights, Antique Hand-Colored Print of Medieval Orders c.1880 This distinguished antique costume plate depicts several of the major medieval knightly orders, rendered with...
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Swedish Life Guards on Horseback – Royal Cavalry Uniforms, c.1860
Located in Langweer, NL
Swedish Life Guards on Horseback – Royal Cavalry Uniforms, c.1860 Description This finely hand-colored military print depicts the Swedish Royal Life Guards on horseback, presenting ...
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19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Medieval Siege Tower in Action
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: 19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of a Medieval Siege Tower in Action Description: This exceptional hand-coloured lithograph depicts a towering Medieval siege tower, a cr...
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1840s Antique German Prints

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French Renaissance Costumes 1500s – Set of 6 Antique Prints, Published in 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
French Renaissance Costumes 1500s – Set of 6 Antique Prints This exceptional set of six antique costume plates presents a richly detailed visual survey of French Renaissance dress during the first half of the 16th century...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Selection of Three Marino Marini Horse and Rider Lithographs
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of three horse and rider lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann, Germany, circa 1968. They have been framed in clean lin...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Optical View of New York City Manhattan Harbor Hand-Colored Augsburg - ca.1775
Located in Langweer, NL
Optical View of New York City, Manhattan Harbor - Hand-Colored and Published in Augsburg ca.1775 Description: This striking hand-colored vue d’optique depicts an animated harbor sce...
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Late 18th Century Antique German Prints

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Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Moorish Costumes, 15th Century North Africa, ca.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Hand-Colored 1900 Print of Moorish Costumes, 15th Century North Africa A richly detailed original early 1900s chromolithograph depicting the traditional dress of the Moors (Mauren) ...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Set of 3 Antique Assyrian Costume and Culture Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of 3 Antique Assyrian Costume and Culture Plates by Max Tilke, c.1900** This striking set of three antique plates illustrates the costumes, military attire, and ceremonial life ...
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Early 1900s Antique German Prints

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Metamorphosis of Surinamese Insects in an Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1705
Located in Langweer, NL
"Metamorphosis of Surinamese Insects by Merian" This exquisite original engraving is Plate 32 from Maria Sibylla Merian's seminal work, "Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium...
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Early 1700s Antique German Prints

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Original serigraph on white cardboard, signed by Erwin Heerich
By Erwin Heerich
Located in Hamburg, DE
Original serigraph on white cardboard, signed by Erwin Heerich below the image. Dimensions sheet: 50.0 x 70.0 cm. Dimensions illustration: 40.0 x 57.5 cm. Published by the Griffelkunst-Vereinigung, Hamburg, 1973. Griffelkunst, list of editions: choice 190 B1. 1 corner with crease (about 20 cm), very shlightly rubbed. Good condition. Erwin Heerich, born November 29, 1922 in Kassel, died November 6, 2004 in Meerbusch-Osterath. Studied from 1945 to 1950 at the Düsseldorf State Art Academy (with Ewald Mataré...
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1970s Modern Vintage German Prints

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Antique Arabian Engagement Ceremony Interior Scene, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Arabian Engagement Ceremony Interior Scene, Maximilian Egypt 1846 Description: This refined 19th-century Orientalist interior scene depicts an Arabian engagement ceremony ta...
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Mid-19th Century Antique German Prints

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Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Islamic Lamps and Hookahs Object Study, Maximilian Egypt 1846 This highly detailed 19th-century Orientalist reference engraving presents a comprehensive visual inventory of ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique German Prints

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Antique Orientalist Caravan at Rest City Gate Scene from Maximilian, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Orientalist Caravan at Rest City Gate Scene from Maximilian, 1846 This richly detailed 19th-century Orientalist engraving portrays a caravan halted at the gate of an Eastern...
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Mid-19th Century Antique German Prints

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Antique Coronation of Mary Religious Chromolithograph with Gold, c. 1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Coronation of Mary Religious Chromolithograph with Gold Tones This richly colored antique religious chromolithograph depicts the Coronation of the Virgin Mary, one of the most important devotional themes in Catholic iconography. The composition shows Mary seated among heavenly clouds, modestly inclining her head as Christ gently places the golden crown upon her, while God the Father looks on from the opposite side. Above them, the Holy Spirit appears in the form of the descending dove, radiating divine light. Surrounding the scene, four cherubs float among soft clouds, holding floral garlands and lilies as symbols of purity and divine grace. The scene is executed in vibrant late-19th or early-20th century chromolithography, a technique prized for its intense color saturation and painterly softness. The gold halos, crown, and heavenly glow give the print a luminous presence that shifts beautifully with changing light. The palette combines warm golds, rich blues, soft flesh tones, and delicate pastels, making this one of the most visually striking devotional compositions of its type. This image was most likely published in Germany for the Catholic devotional market, where high-quality chromolithographs were produced for churches, schools, and private home altars. The multilingual caption along the lower margin, referencing the Coronation of Mary in several European languages, confirms its international devotional circulation. The Coronation of Mary is a theological subject derived from the belief in Mary’s assumption into heaven and her role as Queen of Heaven. This theme became especially popular in 19th-century Catholic visual culture as part of renewed Marian devotion. The imagery here directly reflects that revival, emphasizing gentleness, divine hierarchy, and celestial harmony. Because of its powerful religious symbolism, radiant gold accents, and exceptional color quality, this print works beautifully both as a devotional object and as a decorative statement piece in classical, ecclesiastical, or traditional interiors. It also fits exceptionally well within collections of Catholic imagery, Marian iconography, or antique chromolithographs. Condition Good to very good antique condition. Light overall age toning consistent with age. Minor edge wear and soft handling marks visible at the margins. Colors remain strong and vibrant. No major tears or losses observed. Plate mark not present, as expected for chromolithography. Framing Tips This piece frames beautifully in a classic gold leaf frame to enhance the gold halos and crown. A deep dark blue, ivory, or soft champagne mat adds contrast and visual depth. For a more dramatic presentation, a black frame with gold inner slip also works extremely well. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German devotional publisher, late 19th–early 20th century Keywords: Antique Catholic print...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Jung Koch Quentell Rollable Wall Chart Poster Goshawk Buzzard Long-Eared Owl
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A countrycore pull-down Jung Koch Quentell wall chart illustrating goshawk, buzzard, long-eared owl. Used as teaching material in German schools. Colorful print on paper reinforced w...
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Mid-20th Century Country German Prints

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Antique Jung Koch Quentell Rollable Wall Chart European Mole Cricket Gryllotapla
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A cottagecore antique pull-down wall chart by Jung Koch Quentell showing the life cycle of an European mole cricket (gryllotalpa gryllotalpa). Published...
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Early 20th Century Country German Prints

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The Angelus at Sunset, After Millet, Antique European Chromolithograph, c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
The Angelus at Sunset, After Millet, Antique European Chromolithograph This atmospheric late 19th-century European chromolithograph presents a devotional rural scene inspired by Jea...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Renaissance Spain Costume Armour Print, 1880 Chromolithograph by Tilke
Located in Langweer, NL
Renaissance Spain Costume & Armour Print, 1900 Chromolithograph by Tilke An original c.1900 chromolithograph published by Ernst Wasmuth A.-G. in Berlin, illustrating the richly deta...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Old Mural Anatomical Farm Animal Wall Chart Print Home and Garden
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Old Mural Anatomical Farm Animal Wall Chart Print Home and Garden An old vintage antique-look wall chart by edition of alb. kull´s home and garden...
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Mid-20th Century Country German Prints

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Jesus Blessing the Children, Antique German Chromolithograph, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Jesus Blessing the Children, Antique German Chromolithograph after Meithheuser c.1900 This exceptionally moving late 19th–early 20th century German chromolithograph depicts one of t...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Holy Family in the Carpenter’s Workshop, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
Holy Family in the Carpenter’s Workshop, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900 This beautifully composed late nineteenth-century German chromolithograph portrays the Holy Family in an intimate domestic scene set in the carpenter’s workshop of Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is shown at work with hand tools, shaping wood with calm concentration, while the young Christ stands beside him holding a carpenter’s mallet and plane, symbolically participating in the labor of His earthly father. The Virgin Mary sits quietly nearby, spinning or winding thread, watching over both with serene devotion. All three figures bear softly glowing halos, emphasizing their sacred presence within this everyday setting. The composition is rich in symbolic meaning. The carpenter’s tools and wooden beams reference Christ’s future Passion and the cross, while the youthful participation of Christ in Joseph’s trade underscores the themes of obedience, humility, and the sanctification of daily labor. The Madonna’s gesture toward her heart reflects maternal love and quiet contemplation. Through the open landscape beyond the wall, distant hills and buildings evoke the Holy Land and create depth and peace within the scene. This type of Holy Family imagery was especially popular in Catholic households at the turn of the century, intended as a model for family life rooted in faith, work, and devotion. The scene offered both spiritual instruction and emotional warmth, presenting the Holy Family not in glory, but in humble daily life. Such images were widely displayed in private homes, schools, convents, and parish buildings. The print was produced using traditional chromolithography, a complex multi-stone printing process that allowed for the rich, luminous colors and fine painterly detail visible in the drapery, skin tones, and landscape. The halos, floral elements, and wooden textures show exceptionally fine tonal control. This is a genuine period devotional chromolithograph and not a modern reproduction. The lower margin printing confirms German production for the Catholic devotional market. Large-format Holy Family scenes of this quality and color preservation are becoming increasingly scarce and are highly desirable to collectors of religious iconography and historic devotional prints. Condition report: Very good overall condition. Colors remain strong, fresh, and well saturated. Light age toning visible mainly in the margins. Minor handling wear consistent with age. No major tears, losses, or water damage observed. The image area itself is clean and visually striking. Framing tips: This print displays beautifully in a soft gilt or antique gold frame that complements the warm tones of the workshop setting. A light ivory or warm cream mat enhances the colors without overpowering the scene. Dark walnut or cherry wood frames also work exceptionally well for church, rectory, or classic interior settings. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German devotional press, printed in Germany, circa 1900 holy family carpenter workshop saint joseph carpenter print child jesus with tools virgin mary devotional art antique catholic chromolithograph holy family wall art german religious print christ child carpenter family devotion image religious home interior print antique christian wall art catholic household devotion sacred family scene turn of the century devotional saint joseph and child jesus holy family workshop scene printed in germany religious antique religious lithograph...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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Medieval German Knights and Armor, Antique Hand-Colored Print c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
Medieval German Knights Plate 1200–1400, Antique Hand-Colored Print This striking antique costume plate presents an exceptionally detailed depiction of German medieval knights and a...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
St Mary Protectress of Innocents, Antique German Chromolithograph c.1900 This exceptionally tender and beautifully composed late 19th–early 20th century German chromolithograph depi...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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France 15th Century, Pair of Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints, Published 1880
Located in Langweer, NL
France 15th Century, Pair of Antique Hand-Colored Costume Prints This beautifully matched pair of hand-colored costume plates presents a vibrant and detailed view of French fashion ...
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1880s Antique German Prints

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Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
By Karl Blossfeldt
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage German Prints

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Birth of Jesus, Fine c.1900 German Nativity Chromolithograph (Original)
Located in Langweer, NL
The Nativity, c.1900 German Chromolithograph “The Birth of Jesus” (Printed in Germany) This beautiful early 20th-century German chromolithograph of “The Birth of Jesus” is a richly detailed devotional scene showing the Nativity as it appeared in the finest German religious prints of the period. Produced around 1900–1920 by a major German devotional press, the work exemplifies the warmth, luminous colour, and emotional clarity that made these chromolithographs treasured in Catholic households across Europe and the Americas. The composition presents the Virgin Mary and Joseph watching over the Christ Child, who lies upon a bed of straw illuminated by a radiant divine beam. Shepherds kneel and bow in reverence, offering homage with humble gestures and simple gifts, while others approach from the right carrying lambs. The soft modelling of the figures, the golden haloes, the warm earth tones of the stable interior, and the vivid reds and greens of the shepherds’ garments all reflect the layered stone-colour technique of true chromolithography. Each hue is built from multiple ink plates, creating the velvety gradients and luminous highlights that distinguish authentic chromolithographs from later reproductions. Along the lower left margin, multilingual titles identify the subject for international distribution: “Die Geburt Jesu. The Birth of Jesus. La Nativité. La nascita di Gesù. El nacimiento de Jesús…” This multilingual caption is typical of German religious publishers who exported devotional art worldwide during the early 20th century. The imprint “Printed in Germany” further confirms its origin in one of the major German chromolithographic centres such as Munich, Dresden, or Cologne, all of which specialised in high-quality Catholic imagery during this period. This piece is unquestionably an original chromolithograph, not a modern reproduction. The print displays the characteristic stone-layered pigment structure, stippled textures, and warm matte surface associated with genuine chromolithographic production. The natural toning of the paper, the crisp plate text, and the nuanced colour transitions further confirm its authenticity. These Nativity scenes were often framed near family altars and are now increasingly sought after for both devotional use and interior display. Condition Report: Very good condition. Colours bright and unfaded. Minor edge toning and small handling traces consistent with age. No tears, losses, creases, or repairs. Caption and imprint line remain sharp and fully legible. Best displayed in a gilded or walnut frame to enhance the golden haloes and warm palette of the stable scene. A cream or ivory mat will complement the tender atmosphere and highlight the luminous tones. A slim black frame with a wide mat offers a modern gallery presentation while preserving the devotional character. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 nativity birth of jesus die geburt jesu adoration of the shepherds holy family christ child virgin mary st joseph shepherds catholic art religious art devotional print chromolithograph german chromolithograph printed in germany antique lithograph early 20th century religious print christian iconography christmas art epiphany art holy family scene fine chromolitho religious ephemera antique christian art...
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Early 20th Century German Prints

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Christ the Shepherd, Beautiful Catholic Chromolithograph Artwork, ca.1900
Located in Langweer, NL
The Good Shepherd, c.1900 German Devotional Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This early 20th-century German chromolithograph presents one of the most iconic and comforting Christian images: Christ as the Good Shepherd. Produced around 1900 by a major German devotional press, the print exemplifies the luminous colour layering, soft modelling, and serene atmosphere characteristic of high-quality chromolithography from this period. These works were widely distributed throughout Europe and the Americas and became treasured objects in Catholic homes, chapels, and pastoral settings. Christ stands barefoot in a verdant landscape, gently holding a lamb to his chest while a flock gathers around him. The rich red cloak, delicate golden halo, and pastoral backdrop are rendered with exceptional detail and depth, achieved through multiple stone plates typical of fine chromolithographic production. The artwork conveys both theological symbolism and emotional warmth: the shepherd guiding and protecting his flock, the gentle lamb symbolising innocence, and the tranquil landscape offering a sense of peace and reassurance. The lower margin features multilingual titles identifying the subject for international Catholic distribution: “Der Gute Hirt. The Good Shepherd. Le Bon Pasteur. Il Buon Pastore. El Divino Pastor.” This multilingual caption format is typical of German devotional publishers active from the late 19th into the early 20th century. The imprimatur line, “Imprimi permittitur. Ordinariatus episcopalis Limburgensis,” confirms that the image was officially approved for devotional use by the Catholic Church. The imprint “Printed in Germany” situates the work within one of the major German chromolithographic centres, likely Munich or Cologne, renowned for their beautifully saturated and technically refined religious images. This is unquestionably an original chromolithograph, not a modern reproduction. The velvety colour fields, warm matte lithographic paper, subtle stippling, and natural toning all align with authentic early 20th-century stone-based printing. The crisp border text and preserved pigments further confirm its originality. The Good Shepherd was among the most cherished devotional themes of the period, and examples in this level of condition are increasingly rare and desirable among collectors of sacred art. Condition Report: Very good condition. Colours bright and unfaded. Minor age toning and small, expected handling marks at the outer margins. No tears, creases, losses, or repairs. The plate text and imprimatur are sharp and fully legible. Tips for Framing: Ideal for framing in a warm walnut or gilded frame to enhance the halo and red cloak. A cream or ivory mat complements the pastoral greens and highlights the central figure. A clean black frame with a wide mat offers a more contemporary presentation while keeping the devotional character intact. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 the good shepherd christ the shepherd jesus with lamb pastoral christ catholic art devotional art religious art german chromolithograph printed in germany antique lithograph chromolithograph imprimi permittitur church imprimatur holy shepherd pastoral scene sacred art early 20th century religious print fine chromolitho religious ephemera christian iconography christ among the sheep antique christian art...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Chromolithograph with Crown, Skull and Crucifix, 1899
Located in Langweer, NL
Adoration of the Magi, c.1900 German Chromolithograph (Printed in Germany) This beautiful early 20th-century German chromolithograph depicts the Adoration of the Magi, one of the most cherished subjects in Christian art. Printed around 1900–1920 by a major German devotional press, the work displays the hallmarks of high-quality chromolithographic craftsmanship: deep, luminous color; soft tonal transitions; richly layered stone-based pigments; and a gentle atmosphere that recalls late 19th-century academic religious painting. The composition presents the Virgin Mary seated with the Christ Child, Joseph beside her, and the Three Kings kneeling in reverence as they present their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. A young attendant appears in the doorway holding another offering. The figures are rendered with delicately modeled expressions, soft haloes, and meticulously detailed robes—particularly the embroidered white garment of the kneeling king and the golden cloak of the standing monarch. These chromatic effects were achieved through multiple lithographic stones, a technique that reached its peak among German devotional publishers during this period. The multilingual caption along the lower margin identifies the print for international Catholic distribution: “Anbetung der Könige. Adoration of the Three Kings. L’adoration des rois mages. L’adorazione dei Magi. La adoración de los Reyes Magos. Pokłon Trzech Króli.” This reflects the broad export networks of German publishers who supplied churches, monasteries, and private devotional homes throughout Europe and the Americas. The note “Printed in Germany” confirms its origin, consistent with presses in Munich, Dresden, Cologne, and Limburg, known for producing richly colored religious chromolithographs from the late 19th to early 20th century. This work is unquestionably an original chromolithograph, not a modern reproduction. The image shows true stone-layered color rather than digital or offset dots, and the paper retains the matte texture, subtle toning, and characteristic stippled pigment structure associated with genuine early 20th-century chromolithography. The presence of the multilingual caption, period typography, and the “Printed in Germany” imprint further authenticate the piece. Condition Report: Very good condition. Colors vivid and unfaded. Minor age toning to outer margins and small handling marks consistent with age. No tears, losses, or repairs observed. The bottom title and imprint text are sharp and fully legible. Tips for Framing: Ideal for framing in a gilded or walnut frame to complement the warm palette and ceremonial richness of the scene. A cream or ivory mat enhances the devotional character and highlights the luminous tones of the garments. A darker frame with a wide mat can also create a refined, museum-style presentation. Technique: Chromolithograph Maker: German Devotional Press, printed in Germany, c.1900 Keyword Block: adoration of the magi three kings epiphany art christ child holy family mary and jesus st joseph devotional art catholic art religious art chromolithograph german chromolithograph printed in germany antique lithograph german devotional print early 20th century religious print nativity scene christian iconography epiphany print anbetung der könige fine chromolitho religious ephemera magi kings christmas art holy family scene antique christian art...
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Late 19th Century Antique German Prints

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