Mid-18th Century Prints

"Phytanthoza Iconographia": Set of Twelve Botanical Engravings by Johann Weinmann, Circa 1737–1745 A fine and historically significant set of twelve original copperplate engravings ...

Antique print titled 'Lamas Prêtres des Tartares - Prêtres Mendians de la Chine (..)'. Original antique print with two images on one plate. The first image shows Lamas, Tatarian prie...

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...

An inside View of the Rotundo in Ranelagh Gardens, after Antonio Canaletto (1697 - 1768). Engraved by by Thomas Bowles, 1754. Hand colored engraving, in original ebonized frame with...

"Phytanthoza Iconographia": Set of Four 18th-Century Weinmann Engravings of Grapes Circa 1740 A superb suite of four original antique botanical e...

This masterful work is a testament to the artistry of Coenraet Decker, an illustrious figure in the realm of 17th-century printmaking. Published in Amsterdam by Zacharias Chatelain...

A set of six original hand-colored engravings of rare and unusual moths. Plates from The Aurelian or Natural History of English Insects (1766) by Moses Harris. These engravings wer...

Title: Antique Costume Print – Indian Chief, Exotic Dress & Arms, 1749 Description: A striking and highly decorative antique costume engraving depicting an Indian chief in cerem...

The engraving depicts "Sir William Rowley's Dog Kennel at Tendring Hall, Suffolk." This artwork from around 1795 illustrates a building specifically designed for housing dogs, likely...

The engraving titled "America" was part of a series representing the four continents, published by Johann Georg Hertel in Augsburg during the mid-18th century. The series includes al...

Pair of Classical Dressage Engravings — Haute École Horsemanship, c.1750 This elegant pair of mid-18th century hand-colored copperplate engravings illustrates advanced movements fro...

Habit of a Moorish Slave, North African Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A compelling and historically evocative hand-colored engraving titled “Habit of a Moorish Slave, in 1568...

18th Century Anatomical Skeleton Study Engraving Academic Figure German Edition c1745 This finely engraved anatomical plate presents two standing skeleton figures shown from frontal...

The Sandbox Tree & The Banyan Tree: Exotic Botanical Prints, Plantae Selectae by Georg Ehret, Tab. L & XXXIV : Exotic Botanical Print from Plantae Selectae by Georg Ehret, Circa 1750...

Nicely framed in gold with matting. Two images darker than others but all came together and work together.

Rare and important classical engravings from the personal collection of the esteemed Niall Smith. These date to the 1750s and feature rare and unusual subjects. They are presented in...

Title: Detailed 1730 Maritime Warship Print with Tools, Rigging, and Ship Cross-Section Description: This exceptionally detailed and decorative maritime print, published in Nurember...

Pyrotechnicae repraesentationis splendidissimae typus – Fireworks View c.1765 This antique print is an optical view depicting a grand fireworks display, likely celebrating the coron...

A View of Cape Rouge, or Carouge, on the Saint Lawrence River, north of Quebec. Engraving by Peter Mazell after a drawing by Captian Hervey Smyth, published c.1760's, London. T...

Title: Three Gull Species, Hand-Colored Buffon Bird Engraving, Original 18th Century Description: An original eighteenth-century hand-colored engraving depicting three species of gu...

This is the frontispiece of the first volume of "Delle antichità di Ercolano" (The Antiquities of Herculaneum), published in 1757 by the Royal Printing House of Naples, Italy. The ...

Johann Baptist Homann (1663–1724) “Prospect der Königl: Schwed: Haupt und Residenz-Stadt Stokholm” Hand-colored engraving, circa 1730 A finely detailed early 18th-century engraved v...

Antique map France titled 'Normannia Galliae celebris Provincia in terras suas Ballisiatus (..)'. Decorative regional map of Normandy, France, circa ...

Antique map titled 'Mogol'. Map of Northern India and Pakistan ('Mogol'), showing Kabul, Delhi and surroundings. This map originates from 'Kort begrip der Oude en Nieuwe Staatkun...

Antique print titled 'Vue de l'entree de Chequetan ou Seguataneo, restant au N.E. a la distance de 5 milles.' 'Vue de l'entree du port d'Acapulco.' View of Zihuatanejo and the harbou...

California Indigenous Dress and Fishing Rafts – Early Ethnographic Engraving, c.1754 This finely engraved ethnographic scene depicts the dress and daily life of the Indigenous inhab...

Plate XXIII: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows surgical instruments / medical devices like a syringe, tweezer. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Pu...

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...

Set of 6 Ottoman Costume Prints, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1767 Description: A highly decorative and cohesive set of six original hand-colored engravings depicting figures in Ottoman dress, published in London in 1767 by Thomas Jefferys, Geographer to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. These prints originate from the important 18th-century publication *A Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, Ancient and Modern*, a work that reflects Europe’s growing fascination with global cultures and costume traditions. The engravings are based on designs after notable artists such as Holbein, Van Dyke, and Hollar, and combine ethnographic interest with refined decorative appeal. Each engraving presents a full-length figure in traditional Ottoman attire, rendered with clarity and elegance against a clean background. The garments—flowing robes, layered textiles, and distinctive headwear—are highlighted through delicate and well-preserved hand coloring. The set includes the following figures: Habit of the Greek Sultana, 1749 Habit of the White Sultana, 1749 Habit of the Black Sultana, 1749 Habit of a Turkish Lady of the Grand Seignior’s Seraglio, 1568 Habit of the Janesary Aga, or Chief Commandant of the Janissaries Habit of the Tchorbadgi, or Captain of the Janissaries, 1700 This grouping forms a harmonious and balanced composition, particularly suitable for a symmetrical wall display. With a consistent scale and palette, the set offers a refined decorative presence while retaining strong historical character. Such costume engravings are increasingly valued for their versatility in interior design, bridging 18th-century craftsmanship with contemporary decorative aesthetics. Interior mockups shown are for inspiration only. All prints are original antiques, not reproductions, and are sold unframed. Condition: Very good condition overall. Light age toning as expected. Occasional minor spotting in the margins. Strong impressions with original hand color. Plate marks visible. Framing tips: Best presented in identical dark walnut or ebonized frames with wide ivory mats. Hang as a symmetrical grid (3 × 2 or 2 × 3) for a refined and balanced wall composition. Technique: Engraving with original hand color Maker: Thomas Jefferys, London, 1767 Keywords: Ottoman prints, Ottoman costume, Turkish costume prints, Ottoman Empire art...

Antique portrait titled 'William Warham, Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellor of England'. Portrait of William Warham. William Warham was t...

Antique print of the attack by the Bantam natives on the King of Jakarta (Batavia) in 1619. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Vale...

Antique print titled ‚Tab IX. von der Artillerie‘. This print depicts many different artillery like bullets, cannons, bombs and many more. German subtitles. Artists and Engra...

Antique engraving, Tomb of King Henry V Westminster Abbey, Vertue This refined eighteenth-century copperplate engraving depicts the tomb of King Henry V as seen in Westminster Abbey...

Antique map titled 'Carte de la Tartarie Orientale (..)'. Original antique map of what is present day northern China and far eastern Russia. Centere...

Coffee, Aloe, and Date Trees – Exotic Botanical Engraving, Dutch, c.1730 This large and finely detailed copper engraving showcases three important tropical and subtropical plants: t...

Title: Habit of a Bashaw of Egypt, Ottoman Court Costume Print, 1749 Description: A striking and historically rich depiction of an Ottoman official, this finely hand-colored engravi...

Italian Country Woman Costume Print, Pavia Peasant Dress, 1749 A charming and highly decorative antique costume engraving depicting a country woman from Pavia, Italy, titled “Habit ...

Habit of a Dervish of India, 1700 – Hand-Colored Costume Engraving A refined and visually striking 18th-century hand-colored engraving depicting a Dervish from India, presented in c...

Elegant set of six French engravings dating from the 18th century, each depicting views of some of the most important formal gardens in France. These prints reflect the refined lands...

This exceptional antique map, titled "Nouvelle Carte Marine de Toute les Cotes de l´Amerique" and alternatively known as "Nieuwe groote en seer Curieuse Paskaart van Geheel-WestIndie...

Antique Persian Costume Prints Set of 3, Hand-Colored Engravings, 1749 A refined and highly decorative set of three original 18th-century hand-colored engravings depicting Persian c...

Queen Elizabeth I Portrait Engraving, Antique British Royal Print 1784 A striking and highly decorative 18th-century copperplate engraving depict...

Antique map of the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe, illustrating the voyage of St. Paul to Rome. This map originates from ‘Biblia Sacra, dat is, de H. Schriftuer van het Oud...

Sphinx of Giza, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden & Tuscher, 1755 Description This striking engraving presents one of the earliest and most influential European depictions of th...

Antique map titled 'Partie Orientale de la Nouvelle France ou du Canada (..)'. Original antique map of New England and Eastern Canada made a...

Plate XII: 'Chirurgie'. (Surgery.) This plate shows a sick man and child to be operated on. This print originates from 'Encyclopédie (..)' by D. Diderot. Published, circa 1760.

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...

Antique print titled 'Elevation de l'Eglise du college des quatre nations et de ses aisles et pavillons en retour du côte de la riviere, de la fondation du Cardinal Mazarin...

Habit of a Woman of Fez in Africa, Elegant Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A refined and visually engaging costume engraving titled “Habit of a Woman of Fez, in Africa,” depict...

King Henry VIII Portrait Engraving, Tudor Royal Image, Vertue, c.1736 This striking 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a powerful portrait of King Henry VIII of England (re...

Hungarian Gentleman & Lady Costume Engravings, Hand-Colored Pair, 1749 This elegant pair of mid-18th century hand-colored costume engravings depicts a Hungarian gentleman and lady i...

Italian Renaissance Costume Engravings of Padua & Siena, Hand-Colored, 1749 A refined and visually harmonious pair of antique hand-colored costume engravings depicting noblewomen from Padua and Siena, two of the great cultural cities of Renaissance Italy. Published in 1749 as part of an important European costume series, these elegant engravings document historical Italian dress traditions with remarkable decorative sophistication and period charm. The first engraving, “Habit of a Lady of Padua,” portrays an aristocratic woman dressed in richly layered garments with delicate lace, jewelry, and an elaborate veil. The figure holds a small hand mirror, emphasizing themes of elegance, refinement, and courtly fashion associated with Padua during the Renaissance era. The soft grey drapery contrasted with pink and blue accents creates an exceptionally graceful composition. The second plate, “Habit of a Lady of Quality of Sienna, in 1581,” depicts a noble Sienese lady in flowing golden robes with elongated drapery and restrained elegance characteristic of late Renaissance Italian...

Religious Ceremony of the Inhabitants of the Island of Hispaniola, 1734 Description: This vividly hand-colored copperplate engraving, issued in 1734 in Bernard Picart’s monumental w...

Title: Antique Costume Print – Bashaw of Caramania, Ottoman Figure, 1749 Description: A powerful and visually striking antique hand-colored engraving depicting a Bashaw (Pasha) of C...

Danzig Merchant Costume Engraving, Polish Trade Figure, Hand-Colored 1749 This refined mid-18th century hand-colored costume engraving depicts a merchant from Danzig, the historic B...

Polish Royal & Noble Costume Engravings, Hand-Colored Set of 4, 1749 This elegant set of four mid-18th century hand-colored costume engravings depicts members of Polish society and ...

Antique map titled 'Dominia Anglorum in praecipuis Insulis Americae ut sunt Insula S. Christophori, Antegoa, Iamaica, Barbados nec non Insulae Bermudes vel Sommers dictae. Die Englis...

Allegory of Fire with Charon on the River Styx – 18th Century Optical Print This dramatic and richly colored 18th-century optical print presents an allegorical vision of 'Fire', ren...

Title: Antique Costume Prints, East Indies Figures & Tribal Dress, 1749 Description: A striking and visually dynamic set of three hand-colored antique costume engravings depicting f...

Habit of an Ethiopian, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1581 Description: A striking and historically evocative hand-colored engraving titled “Habit of an Ethiopian, in 1581,” ...