Mid-18th Century Prints

Title: Original Antique Hand-Coloured Engraving of the Inca Sun Festival, Peru, c.1777 Description: An original antique hand-coloured copperplate engraving depicting two scenes from...

Antique print titled 'Vue Generale Perspective de l'Hôtel Royal des Invalides'. Bird's-eye view of Hôtel National des Invalides, Paris, France. Published, circa 1760.

Title: 1757 Engraving of Inuit & Indigenous Peoples – Hudson Bay & Arctic Canoe Scene Description: This rare 1757 antique copperplate engraving presents two fascinating scenes depicting Indigenous life in Arctic Canada, focusing on the Inuit and other First Nations communities in the Hudson Bay region. Originally published in *Histoire Générale des Voyages*, the engraving provides an invaluable visual record of daily life, survival techniques, and traditional dwellings. The top illustration, titled 'Un Esquimau dans son Canot', depicts an Inuit paddling a sleek, narrow kayak through choppy waters, showcasing the remarkable boat-making skills of the Arctic peoples. The kayak, designed for hunting and efficient travel, is shown in its traditional form, reflecting centuries of adaptation to harsh northern environments. The bottom illustration, 'Esquimaux du côté du Nord-Ouest de la Baie de Hudson', portrays a male and female Inuit figure standing near an igloo, a crucial form of temporary winter shelter. The man holds a bow and arrows, symbolizing subsistence hunting, while the woman carries a small child. In the background, additional Indigenous dwellings, including conical tipis, suggest the presence of other First Nations groups living near the Hudson Bay coastline. The detailed hatching and shading techniques used in the engraving bring out the textures of clothing, landscapes, and architectural features, making this a historically and artistically significant piece. As an early European representation of Arctic Indigenous culture, it holds great value for collectors of ethnographic art, Canadian history, and antique travel prints...

Antique portrait titled 'Edward Montague Lord Kimbolton'. Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, KG, KB, FRS (1602 – 5 May 1671) was an important commander of Parliamentary forces in the First English Civil War, and for a time Oliver Cromwell's superior. This print originates from Thomas Birch...

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...

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...

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...

Weinmann Phytanthoza Iconographia Grape Engravings, Set of Four, Circa 1745 This set of four color-printed and hand-finished botanical engravings of grape vines comes from Johann Wi...

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...

Ottoman Sultan Portrait Engraving, Constantinople View, c.1738 A finely detailed early 18th-century copperplate engraving depicting an Ottoman Sultan, identified in the inscription ...

Bending Male Nude Study after de Lairesse German Drawing Manual c1745 Description: This compelling academic study of the male nude originates from the German edition of Gérard de La...

Engraving of the Caravanserai of Cachan – Dutch 18th-Century View of Persian Architecture This fine architectural engraving depicts “De Caravansera van Cachan” (The Caravanserai of ...

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...

Antique print, titled: 'Plan de la Loge Hollandoise d'Ougly'. A plan of the Dutch settlement at Chinsura-Hooghly, India. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale d...

This is an original antique copper engraving with hand coloring, lettered "Habit of Albert Duke of Saxony, Captain General of the Low Countries, in 1489." It is plate 177 from Thomas...

Habit of a Woman of Africa in 1581, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1749 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of ...

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...

GEORGE EDWARDS (Naturalist, ornithologist and artist 1694-1773) - 'A Natural History of Uncommon Birds' (Published in several volumes between 1743 and 1764) - Antique pair of mid 18t...

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...

William Hogarth, The Bruiser – Satirical Churchill Bear Engraving, 1763 Description: A powerful and highly sought-after satirical engraving by William Hogarth, titled The Bruiser, ...

Antique print titled 'Ex Museo Schadeloockiano'. Beautiful original antique print of various sea shells. This print originates from 'Verlustiging der oogen en van den geest; of Verza...

Antique map titled 'Nieuwe Kaart van het Oostelykste Deel der Weereld, diendende tot aanwyzing van de Scheepstogten der Nederlanderen Naar Oostindie'. This finely engraved map of the...

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 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...

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...

Antique print titled ‚Zegel der stad Lubek (..)’. Seals of the city of Lubeck and others: Stavoren, Amsterdam (8x), van Amstel, Persijn (..). This print originates from ‘Amsterda...

This is a superb pair of 18th Century Impressions of Giovanni Battista Piranesi engravings of Roman Urns. One is dated 1768. This pair consists of two etchings from the two-volume co...

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...

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...

Four meticulously framed Buck Bros. etchings 18 century Samuel Buck (1696 – 17 August 1779) and his brother Nathaniel Buck (died 1759/1774) were English engravers and printmakers, ...

18th century hand colored engraving, with wonderful details. 'View down the River Thames looking towards Westminster, with Somerset House on the right, Westminster Abbey and Bridge ...

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

Title: Mexican Gods and Priests – 1734 Engraving of Aztec Deities and Religious Ritual Description: This rare 1734 copperplate engraving presents four vivid representations of Aztec...

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...

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...

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...

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,” ...

Habit of a Woman of Africa, Early Ethnographic Costume Engraving, 1581 Description: A refined and visually captivating early ethnographic costume engraving titled “Habit of a Woman ...

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...

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...

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...

Chinese Emperor in Imperial Robes, Antique Costume Print, Jefferys 1749 This refined engraving shows the Emperor of China in formal robes, depicted in a composed and dignified stanc...

Antique print titled 'China'. Botanical print of chinaroot. Published by or after Elisabeth Blackwell, circa 1750.

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...

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...

Antique map titled 'Partie meridionale de la Russie Européenne'. Detailed map of the southern part of European Russia by Robert de Vaugondy. It covers from Moscow south to Georgia and from Poland east to the Volga River, including Crimea and Ukraine. Artists and engravers: Gilles Robert de Vaugondy (1688-1766) was the head of a leading family of geographers in eighteenth century France. Gilles got his start when he jointly inherited the shop of Pierre-Moullart Sanson, grandson of the famous geographer Nicholas Sanson. The inheritance included the business, its stock of plates, and a roller press...

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 –...

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

Set of eight antique prints of various fishes and crustaceans. These print originate from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn. François Valentyn or Valentijn (17 April 1666...

Title: Funeral Rites and Burial of Inca Nobles – Rare 1734 Engraving of Peruvian Customs Description: This detailed 1734 copperplate engraving presents two dramatic scenes depicting...

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...

Antique Costume Print Young Lady of St John of Patmos Jefferys 1749 This finely detailed engraving depicts a young lady of St. John of Patmos, an island in the archipelago, rendered in traditional attire. Published by Thomas Jefferys in London in 1749, the print reflects European interest in regional Mediterranean cultures. The figure wears layered garments with apron and shawl, complemented by soft hand coloring in muted tones. Her poised stance and the refined engraving give the composition a quiet elegance. This piece combines ethnographic interest with decorative charm, making it a desirable collectible. Condition: Good overall condition with age toning and light spotting. Minor edge wear and small marginal losses. Plate mark visible. Framing tips: A warm or dark wood frame with a wide mat enhances the understated palette and elegance. Special note: This is an original 18th-century engraving, not a reproduction. All items we offer are authentic period works of art over 100 years old. The print is sold unframed; any framed images are shown for presentation and interior inspiration only and may not always be on scale with the original. Technique: Engraving with original hand color Maker: Thomas Jefferys, London, 1749 Keywords: antique print, patmos, greek island costume, ethnographic print, 18th century engraving, thomas jefferys, mediterranean dress...

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...

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

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...

Description: Antique map titled 'A New Chart of the Coast of New England, Nova Scotia, New France or Canada, with the islands of Newfoundland, Capte Breton, St John's (..)'. Map stre...

English Pastoral Landscape with Farm and Cattle, Boydell Etching, 1747 This refined mid-eighteenth-century pastoral landscape print titled “Drawn after Nature” was engraved by the B...

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 ...

Young King Edward VI Portrait Engraving, Tudor Royal, Holbein, c.1740 This elegant 18th-century copperplate engraving presents a refined portrait of King Edward VI of England (reign...

Quetzalcoatl Worship and Hunting Deity – Rare 1734 Engraving of Aztec Rituals This finely detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 presents two theatrical interpretations of religio...