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JUNE 6, 2024

BOSTON — Impressions of all three of Albrecht Dürer’s (1471-1528) famous Meisterstiche (master engravings) were sold by Grogan & Co. All were part of a collection of Old Master prints that came from ‘the estate of a Cambridge, Massachusetts lady’. Most bore labels from US galleries operating in the first half of […]

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

But, the beguiling legacy of hand-drawn and engraved antique maps with their blend of art and science still hold a fascination for many looking to step back to a time when geographical narratives of power and influence were still being shaped. Ptolemaeus, Claudius. Cosmographia Ulm: Lienhart Holle, 16 July 1482.

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Antique Prints

APRIL 1, 2020

Though the joint publication of the Doughty brothers, the prints in the work were primarily the offspring of Thomas. The first print is an engraving by John Sartain of the “Common Deer,” one of the works done in America by this noted engraver. The rest of the prints were done in the relatively new process of lithography.

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Art Services 2000

APRIL 16, 2020

These original works and his highly valuable hand colored ( aquatint) engravings and sets of books illustrated with color lithographs bring top prices at auction houses and fine art dealers. The first Audubon prints and books were produced in very small quantities by modern standards and have become quite scarce.

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Art Services 2000

APRIL 5, 2020

Audubon is shown here in an engraving by H.B. As a result of my search I found a number of the large engravings, but only a few that met the specific Florida trip criteria. The large game bird was printed by William Lizars in Edinburgh in 1826 on Double Elephant Folio size (39.5" " high by 29.5" " high by 29.5"

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Antique Prints

APRIL 16, 2019

These ephemeral images were followed by a much more polished and sumptuous print of a oil painting, “Sunlight and Shadow,” which Bierstadt painted in 1862 based on sketches he had made while in Germany. Tyler, Prints of the West , p. Bierstadt made a number of sketches, three of which appeared in Harper’s Weekly on August 13, 1859.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 10, 2024

In the currency collector’s space, there’s been quite the buzz recently about a printing error made by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing that resulted in several million one-dollar bills having matching serial numbers. Typically, every dollar bill has a unique serial number. How Do You Know If You Have One?

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Antique Prints

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Born Elizabeth Blachrie and trained as an artist, she married her cousin Alexander Blackwell, who though enterprising and well educated, failed in both his Aberdeen medical practice and his London printing shop. Elizabeth not only made the drawings, but she engraved the 500 copper plates and then hand-colored each individually.

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Art Services 2000

APRIL 7, 2020

The Charles Wands engraving of the John Syme portrait of Audubon and Audubon's facsimile signature on the frontpiece were used without his permission by a Scottish artist named Joseph Bartholomew Kidd (b. Original prints are scarce and can be highly valuable , but there have been a great many reproduction s made. End Part Three

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Art Services 2000

APRIL 4, 2020

The ambitious show promised to include not only his large bird prints, but also some original works, rare books and a number of Audubon's personal items and letters. The Audubon portrait pictured here in an engraving made by Charles Wands after the original oil painting by the Scottish artist John Syme ( b.1795

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Grays Antiques

OCTOBER 6, 2018

I used to specialise in antique prints and English watercolours. In terms of stock, I’ve got a good selection, Master drawings, sculptures, oils, textile, and prints. Emma Raimbach 1810-1882 Watercolour double portrait Signed and Dated Eleazar Albin Hand Coloured Copper Engravings Early 18th Century From The Natural History of Birds.

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Invaluable

OCTOBER 2, 2024

In addition to replicating past herbals and other modes of botanical imagery considered incunabula , a wider array of illustrations flooded the market with the rise of the printing press in the mid-15th century. The Bounty of Botanical Illustration from the 18th Century to the Present Dame Elizabeth Blackadder, R.A.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

Characteristics; make notes on: Artist Date of creation Where “shown,” previously exhibited, or owned (provenance) Condition – front and back Condition lighting: shine a flashlight to the angle of the side of an oil painting to show the raised brush strokes Size (from the measuring described above) Genre (what style) especially if unsigned Multiple: (..)

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Ancient Astrolabe Elaborately engraved and intricately designed, astrolabes were at the forefront of science in ancient times, as they connected curious stargazers to the world around them. A Rare Medieval Brass Astrolabe, Probably Italian, late 13th/Early 14th Century. Sold for £80,000 via Bonhams (April 2024).

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Antique Prints

MAY 11, 2018

Printed maps have an aura of legitimacy. In 1749, Pierre-Joseph Céloron de Blainville led a French expedition down the Ohio River, leaving engraved plates along the way expressing French claims for the Ohio River. Illustrated by wood and copper engravings, the magazines included many maps, often related to current events.

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Mark Hill

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A framed etching of Mr Nathaniel Hillier, 9.5cm wide I’ve collected prints, from etchings to engravings and woodcuts to lithographs, since I was a schoolboy. A bit of judicious searching online revealed that Nathaniel Hillier (1707-83) was a Georgian collector of, and dealer in, prints and drawings. ” Impressive! .

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WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Mat Winter holding a print of Knight, Death and the Devil produced by German artist Albrecht Durer Image Source: Manchester Evening News via Yahoo! When Winter was 11, a woman at the dump was throwing away a black-and-white print. When Winter was 11, a woman at the dump was throwing away a black-and-white print.

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JULY 17, 2024

In the 1930s, Picasso engraved miniature portraits of his then-lover, Dora Maar (a fellow artist), on items such as brooches , pendants and rings. Gold Bracelet, executed by GEM in 1967, marked Lucio Fontana 1/30, in original pouch, together with a gelatin silver print of a promotional photograph by Ugo Mulas.

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Antique Prints

AUGUST 28, 2019

Ortelius began his career as an engraver and “peintre des cartes,” (map colorist), eventually becoming a dealer in maps and books. As such he met and befriended the great Gerard Mercator and began to produce as well as sell maps in Antwerp in 1561, starting with an eight sheet world map.

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Antique Prints

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

As the step-granddaughter of Johann Theodor de Bry and the daughter of the well-known engraver Matthaus Merian the elder, and then step-daughter of botanical artist Jacob Marrel, Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) was well suited to become one of the most notable natural history print-makers of either sex. Merian in her honor.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MAY 14, 2025

You’re exploring your grandma’s attic or browsing an antique shop when you find an old print that catches your attention. Please prepare your magnifying glass and detective hat as we are about to explore the fascinating world of antique art prints and lithographs. This mark shows that the print is genuine.

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John Thomas Jewelers

MAY 25, 2025

Personalized Engravings and Hidden Details Personalized engravings and hidden details add a layer of intimacy and charm to custom jewelry designs. Whether it's a date, a name, or a meaningful phrase, personal engravings make jewelry truly special and unique to the individual.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

With its sparkling blue stone, diamonds, and engraved Yankees Tradition, its a standout piece of memorabilia. The button shows some minor age toning and slight fading from the printing process, but overall, it’s in extremely fine condition. Its like the Yankees history in a boxliterally! overall button features a Boston Badge Co.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 13, 2025

This miniature pamphlet, printed by abolitionist John Murray Forbes in Boston, was once owned by 1st Lieutenant George W. One such item that stands out is a rare, identified preliminary version of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation , which sold for $18,000 at Freeman’s Hindman.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 13, 2025

This miniature pamphlet, printed by abolitionist John Murray Forbes in Boston, was once owned by 1st Lieutenant George W. One such item that stands out is a rare, identified preliminary version of the 1862 Emancipation Proclamation , which sold for $18,000 at Freeman’s Hindman.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Impressive Piece of History A printed broadside of George Washington’s first inaugural speech believed to be the only known copy in private hands, sold for an impressive $381,500 at Freemans | Hindman. This volume, printed in 1788, is a crucial piece of political science that shaped the debates surrounding the U.S. Constitution.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

At the height of his career, the French artist employed 40block-cuttersto cut drawings onto wooden printing blocks, while he created a staggering 10,000illustrations, many of which utilized an electrotype process ofcylinder presses that allowed large print runs. Stackars lilla basse!) featured in Ari Asters 2019 film Midsommar.

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APRIL 7, 2025

Dating back to Italy between the 13th to 16th centuries, small panels of glass with designs formed by engraved gilding were first applied to reliquaries and portable altars. As the man who popularized glomis, he was the first to gild and paint on the reverse side of glass.

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WorthPoint

JANUARY 24, 2025

These traits can range from mourning motifs and the use of black materials to various styles like festoon necklaces and engraved bangle bracelets. As the era continued, more machine-made goods were introduced, but even some had hand engraving or stones set by hand. WorthPointDiscover. Preserve.

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WorthPoint

APRIL 22, 2025

The sulfide mixture fills the nooks and crannies engraved into the silver base and is baked. In addition to three books on topics relating to antiques and collectibles, she frequently shares her expertise through online writing and articles for print-based publications. Thats why the color can vary from piece to piece. Preserve.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The book is a first printing, identifiable by errors in the typeset that were later corrected in subsequent editionsdetails that make this one all the more valuable to collectors. A rare gem recently sold at Leland Little was a 1682 first edition of An Account of the Province of Carolina , which fetched $12,600.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 17, 2025

Carvers in ancient Greece and Rome used them to create intaglios and for engravings for jewelry. In addition to three books on topics relating to antiques and collectibles, she frequently shares her expertise through online writing and articles for print-based publications. Edwardian brooch by Krementz with central aquamarine.

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MAY 14, 2025

The slaying of Regin, engravings from Hylestad Stave Church ( Wikimedia Commons ) Providing a visual bridge between the existing pagan and new Christian worlds, these portals and motifs are emblematic of a transitional era. LINDAHL (1841-1906), Heddal Stave Church, albumen paper print.

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