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Albrecht Dürer’s 16th-century Meisterstiche engravings beat estimates at Grogan

Auction Central News

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’.

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Mr Nathaniel Hillier – A Georgian Engraving

Mark Hill

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. After his death in 1783, Hillier’s stock and collection were sold by Christie’s, but I can’t find any reports on how they did.

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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

Invaluable

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. Collecting antique maps offers a journey through history, geography, and art.

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Reed and Barton Silverware: An Exquisite Addition to Your Dining Experience

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Crafted with precision and attention to detail, each piece in their collection exudes sophistication and luxury. Every step in the production process, from the intricate hand-engraving on their formal patterns to the seamless polishing of their casual collections, demonstrates meticulous attention to detail.

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Albrecht Dürer’s 16th-century Meisterstiche engravings beat estimates at Grogan

Auction Central News

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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Colonial American Silver: A Revolution in Craftsmanship

Invaluable

In addition, we’ll offer some core tips for collecting colonial American silver as we reflect on the legacy of these marvelous metalworkers. Engraving Many pieces of colonial American silver are adorned with some means of engraving, where inscriptions would be incised into the surface of the metal via precise gouges made with a burin.

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Jewels of the Nile: Discovering ancient Egyptian treasures?

A Matter of Brilliance

That’s where you’ll see an amazing exhibit of their early Egyptian jewelry collection—just in time for the 100 th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. The skilled artisans had basic tools, yet they figured out how to make jewelry with wirework, soldering, inlaying, gilding, and intaglio (engraving). See you at the exhibit!

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